Adjusting Brightness, Displaying System Information | HP V300

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 3-7

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HP V300 manual Adjusting Brightness, Displaying System Information, Stretching Text

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 Finding Assistance Getting Started 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 TouchPad Using the Keyboard Identifying TouchPad Components Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad Procedures Setting TouchPad PreferencesTask Procedure Hotkeys Quick Reference Using HotkeysFn+F10 hotkeys, press Scroll LockÆScroll Lock+F10 Task Hotkeys Switching the Image Adjusting System VolumePress Fn+F5+M or Viewing Battery Status Setting a Power Conservation LevelAdjusting Panel Contrast Initiating Quick Controls Adjusting Brightness Displaying System InformationStretching Text Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Toggling the Keypad On and OffFn+Num Lk Enabling the Keypad at Startup Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Learning About Battery Packs Using Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs Using a New Battery Pack Removing the Primary Battery Pack Inserting and Removing the Primary Battery Pack Inserting the Primary Battery Pack Maximizing Battery Pack Life Storing a Battery PackRecommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures Storage Time Temperature Range F Temperature Range C Recycling Used Battery Packs Beeps with a Blinking Battery Charge LightSystem Beeps Turning Beeps On or Off Beeps with a Blinking Power/Suspend Light Managing Power Selecting a Power SourceTask Recommended Power Source Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Task Procedure Result Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation 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 Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Using the Battery Status TabUsing the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Windows NT Windows 95 and Windows Using the Power or Power Meter Tab Calibrating a Battery Pack Running a Calibration Stopping a Calibration Battery Number Battery Pack Location Using Power Preferences Preference Setting Power Preferences Windows 95 and Windows NT 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 NT Conserving Battery Power in Windows 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 Diskettes Inserting a MultiBay Device MultiBay Devices Removing a MultiBay Device Using a Second Hard Drive 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 Uninstalling the Modem Using Modem Commands and Dial ModifiersUsing 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 Monitor Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard Connecting a Television Monitor Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing Device Connecting a Serial PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Configuring the Infrared Port Connecting Infrared Equipment Enabling the Infrared Port Connecting to a Port Replicator Connecting USB Peripherals 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 Stopping a PC Card Zoomed Video Using Audio Features Identifying the Audio ComponentsAudio Components Control before putting on headphones Using Internal and External Microphones Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones Controlling Audio VolumeHeadphones Speaker Ports Upgrading the Computer Upgrading System MemoryChecking the Amount of Memory Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board External cables during this step Removing a Memory Expansion Board External cables during this procedure Upgrading the Computer Attaching a Hard Drive Adapter Upgrading the Hard DriveAdding an Internal Modem Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive Obtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger Maintenance and Travel GuidelinesObtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription Updating the System Updating the System ROM Displaying the Version of the Installed System ROM Obtaining a System ROM Installing a System ROM from a Diskette Reinstalling Software Caring for the ComputerComputer keyboard 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 Using the Power-On Password Establishing the Power-On PasswordEntering a Power-On Password Country Key Character Changing the Power-On Password If You Forget Your Power-On Password Deleting the Power-On Password Enabling Quick Controls Using Quick Controls Establishing the Setup Password Using the Setup Password Changing the Setup Password Entering the Setup Password Enabling and Disabling Devices Deleting the Setup Password DriveLock Overview User and Master Passwords Overview Establishing DriveLock Protection Changing the User or Master Password Removing DriveLock Protection Intelligent Manageability Overview Intelligent Manageability Asset Management Fault Management Security Management Fault Management Alerts Configuration Management Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Setup Diagnostics Utilities Using Computer Setup Begin here To do this Selecting from the File Menu Selecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Advanced Menu Want to disable QuickBoot Running a Diagnostic Test Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Solving Audio Problems 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 Memory Problems Solving Keyboard Problems ATX3DT Solving Modem Problems 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 Preparing to 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