11-1 | HP e500s specification

chapter 11

UPGRADING THE COMPUTER

Upgrading System Memory	11-1
Checking the Amount of Memory	11-1
Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board	11-2
Inserting a Memory Expansion Board	11-2
Removing a Memory Expansion Board	11-4
Upgrading the Hard Drive	11-6
Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive	11-6
Attaching a Hard Drive Adapter	11-6
Adding an Internal Modem	11-6
chapter 12
MAINTENANCE & TRAVEL GUIDELINES
Updating the System	12-1
Obtaining Customized Update Information with
Info Messenger	12-1
Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements
by Subscription	12-1
Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site ...	12-2
Ordering Preinstalled Software	12-2
Updating the System ROM	12-2
Reinstalling Software	12-4
Caring for the Computer	12-4
Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel	12-5
Traveling with the Computer	12-5

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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 Function Taking a Look AT ComputerTop Components Top Components Top Components 3Component Left Side Components Left Side Components Right Side Components Right Side Components Infrared port Composite TV-Out jack Tilt foot Right Side Components Rear Components Rear Components Bottom Components Bottom Components Status Indicator Lights Status Indicator Lights Using the Pointing Device Using the KeyboardIdentifying1 TouchPad Components Setting TouchPad Preferences Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad ProceduresTask Procedure Pointing-Stick Components Task Navigating with the Pointing-Stick Pointing-Stick Procedures EasyPoint IV pointing stick model Setting Pointing-Stick Preferences Hotkeys Quick Reference Using HotkeysTask Hotkeys Press Fn+F5+M or Switching the ImageAdjusting System Volume Hotkeys Quick Reference Task Initiating Quick Controls Setting a Power Conservation LevelViewing Battery Status Adjusting Panel Contrast Displaying System Information Adjusting BrightnessStretching Text Togglingn the Keypad On and Off Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadFn+Num Lk Enabling the Keypad at Startup Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Easy Access Buttons Easy Access Buttons Available on Select Models Adding Easy Access Buttons Schemes Deleting Easy Access Buttons Schemes Changing Easy Access Buttons Schemes Programming the External Keyboard Internet Buttons Disabling and Enabling the Easy Access Buttons 16Using the Keyboard Learning About Battery Packs Using Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs Using a New Battery Pack Removing the Primary Battery Pack Inserting and Removing Primary Battery Pack Inserting the Primary Battery Pack Storage Time Storing a Battery PackMaximizing Battery Pack Life Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures Beeps with a Blinking Battery Charge Light Recycling Used Battery PacksSystem Beeps Turning Beeps On or Off Beeps with a Blinking Power/Suspend Light Selecting a Power Source Managing PowerRecommended Power Source Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Task Procedure Result Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Task Procedure Result Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery Conditions If external power is available, do one of the following Resolving Low-Battery Conditions If you are charging the battery pack in the computer Charging a Battery Pack Using the Battery Status Tab Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackTo increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays Windows 2000 Professional select Start⊕ Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Windows 2000 Professional Windows 95 and WindowsWindows NT Windows 2000 Professional select Using the Power or Power Meter Tab Calibrating a Battery Pack Running a Calibration Battery Number Battery Pack Location Stopping a Calibration Using Power Preferences Procedure from Control Panel Setting Power Preferences Windows 95 and Windows NTPreference Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend To access most power preference settings-Select Setting Power Preferences in WindowsTo enable or disable Hibernation-Select the Hibernation tab Setting Power Preferences in Windows 2000 Professional Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Changing Performance Modes Setting SpeedStep PreferencesCombining Performance Modes with Other Power Settings Using the SpeedStep Window Preference Procedure Setting SpeedStep Preferences Preference Procedure SpeedStep Icon Tasks Conserving Battery PowerUsing the SpeedStep Icon Battery Power Conservation Checklist Conserving Battery Power in Windows Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT Conserving Battery Power in Windows 2000 Professional Bay Configuration Bay ConfigurationFunctional Bay Devices Supported Power State Caring for Removable Drives Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Type of Drive Diskettes Accepted Selecting DiskettesDualBay Devices Inserting a DualBay Device Removing a DualBay Device Second Battery Pack Inserting a MultiBay Device MultiBay Devices Removing a MultiBay Device Using a Second Hard Drive Removing a CD or DVD Using the CD or DVD Drive Inserting a CD or DVD Using the Third Battery Pack Using the LS-120 DriveManually Ejecting a CD or DVD Connecting the Modem Cable Using AN Internal Modem Setting up the Modem To use Lotus ccMail 7.0, Lotus Notes, or Microsoft Selecting Communication SoftwareLoading a Lotus Script File Windows NT To load a script file for Lotus Notes version 4.x or later Word length-Select Configuring the ModemModem initialization string-AT&F COM port settings Loading a Microsoft MS-Mail 3.2 Remote Script File Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration Travel Connection Checklist Reinstalling or Updating Drivers Windows 95 or Windows \Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\Win9x Reinstalling or Updating Drivers Windows NTUninstalling Modem Drivers Windows 95 or Windows Reinstalling Modem Drivers Windows 95 or Windows Reinstalling Modem Drivers Windows NT Uninstalling Modem Drivers Windows NTTo uninstall modem drivers Connecting the Network Cable Connecting to a Local Area Network Turning a LAN Connection On and Off Accessing the Network at Startup Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers Windows 95 or Windows Reinstalling LAN and Modem Drivers Windows 95 and WindowsTo uninstall LAN drivers To reinstall LAN drivers Confirming the Network Protocol Windows 95 or Windows To reinstall modem drivers Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers Windows NT Reinstalling Windows NT Networking \Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\NT40\Setup Reinstalling LAN Drivers Windows NT Connecting an External Monitor Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard If you are running Windows 95 or later to ensure that Connecting a Television MonitorIf you are running Windows NT 4.0 to ensure that Connecting a Serial Printer Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing DeviceConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared Equipment Enabling the Infrared Port Configuring the Infrared Port Connecting to a Docking Device Connecting USB Peripherals PC Card Types Using PC CardsInserting a PC Card 2Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card PC Card Device Drivers Changing PC Card Settings Zoomed Video Managing PC Card PowerStopping a PC Card Component1 Using Audio FeaturesIdentifying the Audio Components Audio Components Audio Components Component3 Using Internal and External Microphones Controlling Audio Volume Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones Speaker Ports Upgrading System Memory Upgrading the ComputerChecking the Amount of Memory Remove the security screw from the bottom of the computer Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion BoardInserting a Memory Expansion Board This unit only supports Sdram External cables during this step Removing a Memory Expansion Board Upgrading the Computer Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive Upgrading the Hard DriveAttaching a Hard Drive Adapter Adding an Internal Modem Updating the System Maintenance and Travel GuidelinesObtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription Updating the System ROM Displayingn the Version of the Installed System ROM Obtaining a System ROM Installing a System ROM from a Diskette Caring for the Computer Reinstalling Software Traveling with the Computer Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel Voltage converter kit sold for appliances Types of Security Security Features Using the Cable Lock Establishing the Power-On Password Using the Power-On Password Entering a Power-On Password Country Key Character Changing the Power-On Password If You Forget Your Power-On Password Deleting the Power-On Password Using Quick Controls Establishing the Setup Password Using the Setup PasswordEnabling Quick Controls F10 Entering the Setup Password Deleting the Setup Password Changing the Setup Password DriveLock Overview Enabling and Disabling Devices User and Master Passwords Overview Enter Establishing DriveLock Protection Changing the User or Master Password Removing DriveLock Protection Select Protection Disable Type your current master password Setting Boot Start-Up Security Setting Port SecurityCompaq Computer Security Windows 2000 Professional Displaying or Entering System Information Intelligent Manageability Overview Intelligent Manageability Asset Management Fault Management Alerts Fault Management Security Management Configuration Management Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Setup Diagnostics Utilities Using Computer Setup To do this Selecting from the File MenuSelecting from the Security Menu Begin here Selecting from the Advanced Menu Begin here Selecting from the Advanced MenuBegin here To do this Selecting from the Advanced Menu Begin here To do this Running a Diagnostic Test Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Solving Audio Problems Solving Basic 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 AOL Solving Internet Problems Solving LAN Problems Solving Keyboard Problems Solving LAN Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems Cabs Solving Microsoft Software Problems ATX3DT Solving Modem Problems Solving 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 Preparing to Call Technical Support Compaq Customer Support Worldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone NumbersCountry Location Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone Numbers Indonesia General Information United States Regulatory Agency Series Numbers Regulatory Notices Modifications Federal Communications Commission NoticeCables Avis Canadien Canadian Notice Japanese Notice German Ergonomics Notice European NoticeAirline Travel Notice Energy Star Compliance Battery Notice Laser Safety Power CordsCdrh Regulations Laser Information Regulations Governing Use of Modems Safety Precautions for Modems Telephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems New Zealand Modem Statements Macrovision Corporation Notice Preventing Electrostatic Discharge When Handling Removable DrivesWhen Installing Internal Components Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Electrical Ratings for AC Adapter Pecifications Index Index 2Index Index 4Index Index Changing Index 8Index SpeedStep Icon TouchPad Zoomed video