Rear Components | HP V300 instruction

Rear Components

		Rear Components

Component		Function

1	Power connector	Connects to an AC adapter when the
		battery or charge battery are not
		operating.
2	USB connector	Allows connection to Universal Serial
		Bus (USB) devices, such as a
		keyboard or mouse, or to a camera
		for video conferencing.
3	Serial connector	Connects an optional external serial
		device such as a mouse or printer.
4	External monitor	Connects an optional external
	connector	display, such as an external CRT
		monitor.
5	Docking connector	A 176-pin expansion bus connector
		that connects the computer to the
		optional port replicator.
6	Parallel connector	Connects an optional parallel device
		such as a printer.
7	Keyboard/Mouse	Connects an external mouse or
	connector	keyboard.

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HP V300 manual Rear Components

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 Using this Guide Directions could result in damage to equipment or lossInformation Getting Started Finding Assistance Identifying Packing Box Contents Identifying Hardware Components Component FunctionFire, or damage to the equipment Computer Front ComponentsFront 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 Status Indicator Lights Status Indicator LightsLight Function Using the Keyboard Using the TouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad Procedures Setting TouchPad PreferencesTask Procedure Using Hotkeys Hotkeys Quick ReferenceFn+F10 hotkeys, press Scroll LockÆScroll Lock+F10 Task Hotkeys Switching the Image Adjusting System VolumePress Fn+F5+M or Setting a Power Conservation Level Viewing Battery StatusAdjusting Panel Contrast Initiating Quick Controls Adjusting Brightness Displaying System InformationStretching Text Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Toggling the Keypad On and OffFn+Num Lk 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 Recycling Used Battery Packs Beeps with a Blinking Battery Charge LightSystem Beeps Beeps with a Blinking Power/Suspend Light Turning Beeps On or Off Managing Power Selecting a Power SourceTask Recommended 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 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Using the Battery Status TabUsing the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon 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 Conserving Battery Power Battery Power Conservation ChecklistTurning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Conserving Battery Power in Windows Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT Bay Configuration Bay ConfigurationFunctional Bay Devices Supported Power State 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 Using the LS-120 Drive Using the Second Battery PackManually Ejecting a Compact Disc Using AN Internal Modem Connecting the Modem CableWhen opening the equipment’s enclosure RJ-45 jack 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 Mouse or Other External Pointing Device Connecting a Serial PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared Equipment Configuring the Infrared Port Enabling the Infrared Port Connecting USB Peripherals Connecting to a Port Replicator Using PC Cards PC Card TypesInserting a PC Card Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card Changing PC Card Settings Managing PC Card PowerPC Card Device Drivers Zoomed Video Stopping a PC Card Using Audio Features Identifying the Audio ComponentsAudio Components Using Internal and External Microphones Control before putting on headphones Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones Controlling Audio VolumeHeadphones Speaker Ports Upgrading the Computer Upgrading System MemoryChecking the Amount of 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 Reinstalling Software Caring for the ComputerComputer keyboard 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 Using the Power-On Password Establishing the Power-On PasswordEntering a 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 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