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Contents

Compaq Armada Getting Started Taking a Look At the Computer Using the Keyboard Using Battery Packs Managing Power Working with Removable Drives Device Bays Using an Internal Modem Available on Select Models Connecting External Devices Using PC Cards Using Audio Features Upgrading the Computer Maintenance & Travel Guidelines Security Features Intelligent Manageability Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Troubleshooting Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Maximizing Battery Pack Life Selecting Diskettes MultiBay Devices 10-1 Upgrading the Computer 13-7 Appendix a Appendix D Information Using this GuideDirections could result in damage to equipment or loss Getting Started Finding Assistance Identifying Packing Box Contents Fire, or damage to the equipment Identifying Hardware ComponentsComponent Function Front Components ComputerFront Components Stereo speakers Built-in speakers for high-quality Left Side Components Left Side Components Right Side Components Right Side Components Right Side Components Rear Components Rear Components Bottom Components Bottom Components Light Function Status Indicator LightsStatus Indicator Lights Using the Keyboard Using the TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Task Procedure Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad ProceduresSetting TouchPad Preferences Using Hotkeys Hotkeys Quick ReferenceFn+F10 hotkeys, press Scroll LockÆScroll Lock+F10 Task Hotkeys Press Fn+F5+M or Switching the ImageAdjusting System Volume Setting a Power Conservation Level Viewing Battery StatusAdjusting Panel Contrast Initiating Quick Controls Stretching Text Adjusting BrightnessDisplaying System Information Fn+Num Lk Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadToggling the Keypad On and Off Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Enabling the Keypad at Startup Using Battery Packs Learning About Battery Packs Using a New Battery Pack Charging Battery Packs Inserting and Removing the Primary Battery Pack Removing the Primary Battery Pack Inserting the Primary Battery Pack Storing a Battery Pack Maximizing Battery Pack LifeRecommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures Storage Time Temperature Range F Temperature Range C System Beeps Recycling Used Battery PacksBeeps with a Blinking Battery Charge Light Beeps with a Blinking Power/Suspend Light Turning Beeps On or Off Task Recommended Power Source Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Task Procedure Result Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Managing Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Resolving Low-Battery Conditions If external power is available, do one of the following Charging a Battery Pack If you are charging the battery pack in the computer Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackUsing the Battery Status Tab Windows 95 and Windows Windows NT Calibrating a Battery Pack Using the Power or Power Meter Tab Running a Calibration Battery Number Battery Pack Location Stopping a Calibration Using Power Preferences Setting Power Preferences Windows 95 and Windows NT Preference Preference Procedure from Control Panel Setting Power Preferences in Windows Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Conserving Battery PowerBattery Power Conservation Checklist Conserving Battery Power in Windows Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT Functional Bay Devices Supported Power State Bay ConfigurationBay Configuration Caring for Removable Drives Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Selecting Diskettes Type of Drive Diskettes Accepted MultiBay Devices Inserting a MultiBay Device Using a Second Hard Drive Removing a MultiBay Device Removing a Compact Disc Manually Ejecting a Compact Disc Using the LS-120 DriveUsing the Second Battery Pack When opening the equipment’s enclosure RJ-45 jack Using AN Internal ModemConnecting the Modem Cable Selecting Communication Software Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Uninstalling the ModemUsing the Modem While Traveling Internationally Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration Travel Connection Checklist Using an Internal Modem Available on Select Models Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard Connecting an External Monitor Connecting a Television Monitor 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 Port Connecting USB Peripherals Connecting to a Port Replicator Inserting a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card PC Card Device Drivers Changing PC Card SettingsManaging PC Card Power Zoomed Video Stopping a PC Card Audio Components Using Audio FeaturesIdentifying the Audio Components Using Internal and External Microphones Control before putting on headphones Headphones Using Internal and External Speakers/HeadphonesControlling Audio Volume Speaker Ports Checking the Amount of Memory Upgrading the ComputerUpgrading System Memory Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board Inserting a Memory Expansion Board External cables during this step External cables during this procedure Removing a Memory Expansion Board Upgrading the Computer Upgrading the Hard Drive Attaching a Hard Drive AdapterAdding an Internal Modem Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive Maintenance and Travel Guidelines Obtaining Customized Update Information with Info MessengerObtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription Updating the System Displaying the Version of the Installed System ROM Updating the System ROM Installing a System ROM from a Diskette Obtaining a System ROM Computer keyboard Reinstalling SoftwareCaring for the Computer Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel Traveling with the Computer Voltage converter kit sold for appliances Security Features Types of Security Using the Cable Lock Entering a Power-On Password Using the Power-On PasswordEstablishing the Power-On Password Changing the Power-On Password Country Key Character Deleting the Power-On Password If You Forget Your Power-On Password Using Quick Controls Enabling Quick Controls Using the Setup Password Establishing the Setup Password Entering the Setup Password Changing the Setup Password Deleting the Setup Password Enabling and Disabling Devices User and Master Passwords Overview DriveLock Overview Establishing DriveLock Protection Changing the User or Master Password Removing DriveLock Protection Intelligent Manageability Intelligent Manageability Overview Fault Management Asset Management Fault Management Alerts Security Management Configuration Management Computer Setup Diagnostics Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Using Computer Setup Selecting from the File Menu Begin here To do this Selecting from the Security Menu Want to disable QuickBoot Selecting from the Advanced Menu Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Running a Diagnostic Test Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist Solving Audio Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Microphone plug Controls on the left side Solving Battery Problems Solving Battery Problems Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Use the correct diskette Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Keyboard Problems Solving Memory Problems Solving Modem Problems ATX3DT ATM1 Excess Line Problem Possible Cause Solution Settings on the sending and receiving modem do not match Problem Possible Cause Solution Solving PC Card Problems Windows 95, Windows Computer beeps Solving Power Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Screen Problems Information to the screen Solving Software Application Problems Solving Pointing Device Problems Solving Infrared Problems Solving Infrared Problems Possible Cause Solution Compaq Customer Support Preparing to Call Technical Support Country Location Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone NumbersWorldwide Telephone Numbers Brazil Colombia Greece Korea Norway Spain Venezuela Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Series Numbers Cables Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications European Notice Canadian NoticeAvis Canadien Battery Notice Japanese Notice German Ergonomics NoticeAirline Travel Notice Energy Star Compliance Power Cords Laser Information Laser SafetyCdrh Regulations Safety Precautions for Modems Regulations Governing Use of Modems Regulatory Notices Telephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems New Zealand Modem Statements Regulatory Notices B-11 Macrovision Corporation Notice When Handling Removable Drives When Installing Internal ComponentsElectrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Specifications Electrical Ratings for AC Adapter Index Armada Reference Guide, online, 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