Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to continue the disc creation process...
... connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of recovery discs. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Follow the on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before creating recovery discs: ● You will be prompted to continue the disc creation process...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... recovery discs. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs of the full factory image. Click Advanced Options. Follow the on battery power, you will be created per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it into the computer optical drive. ● If necessary, you can go...
... recovery discs. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs of the full factory image. Click Advanced Options. Follow the on battery power, you will be created per computer. ● Number each disc before inserting it into the computer optical drive. ● If necessary, you can go...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... arrow keys to download. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not...
... arrow keys to download. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If the Setup Utility does not...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... with , shipping, or storing a drive. Do not use x-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives When the battery is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to which they apply. If a drive must be handled with care. The airport security devices...such as conveyor belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to vibration. do not drop a drive or place items on and then shut it . Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through...
... with , shipping, or storing a drive. Do not use x-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives When the battery is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to which they apply. If a drive must be handled with care. The airport security devices...such as conveyor belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to vibration. do not drop a drive or place items on and then shut it . Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... down on by pressing the power button. Pull the hard drive tab (1) to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices...
... down on by pressing the power button. Pull the hard drive tab (1) to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Save your work. 2. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or in Hibernation. Disconnect all external devices...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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...has one memory module compartment, which is off or in the primary memory module slot. To reduce the risk of the computer. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module to the computer. 4. To add or replace a memory module: 1.... sure that you are discharged of the computer can damage electronic components. Shut down the computer and close the display. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment screws (1). 1 Disconnect all...
...has one memory module compartment, which is off or in the primary memory module slot. To reduce the risk of the computer. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module to the computer. 4. To add or replace a memory module: 1.... sure that you are discharged of the computer can damage electronic components. Shut down the computer and close the display. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment screws (1). 1 Disconnect all...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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... computer. 12. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into place. Replace the battery. 3 b. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module, until the retention clips snap into the memory module slot until it is seated. Gently press the...
... computer. 12. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into place. Replace the battery. 3 b. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module, until the retention clips snap into the memory module slot until it is seated. Gently press the...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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..., as online Help files, or on an optical disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on battery power. 2 Working with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported: ● Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs...
..., as online Help files, or on an optical disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is running on battery power. 2 Working with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported: ● Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...not create a wireless connection. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open or closed. Turns...of the computer is visible whether the computer is open . Component Description (5) Battery light ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power ...
...not create a wireless connection. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open or closed. Turns...of the computer is visible whether the computer is open . Component Description (5) Battery light ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Memory module and WLAN module compartment (5) Vents (3) Description Holds the battery. Holds the hard drive. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and ...then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. CAUTION: To...
...that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Memory module and WLAN module compartment (5) Vents (3) Description Holds the battery. Holds the hard drive. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and ...then contact technical support through Help and Support. Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. CAUTION: To...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 12 Chapter 2 Components
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 12 Chapter 2 Components
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... or travel internationally with your computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides the product...
... or travel internationally with your computer. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. Wireless certification labels are included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides the product...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... 5 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 6 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 6 B battery bay 13 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 4 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 12 bays battery 9, 13 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 13 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 wireless... Bluetooth 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 modem approval 13 regulatory 13 service tag 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latch, battery release 9 lights battery 4 caps lock 4 drive 3 num lock 3 optical drive 7 power 3 TouchPad 2 webcam 10 wireless 3 M math...
... 5 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 6 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 6 B battery bay 13 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 4 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 12 bays battery 9, 13 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 13 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 wireless... Bluetooth 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 modem approval 13 regulatory 13 service tag 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latch, battery release 9 lights battery 4 caps lock 4 drive 3 num lock 3 optical drive 7 power 3 TouchPad 2 webcam 10 wireless 3 M math...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Equipment guidelines 31 Unknown user password 32 Component replacement procedures 33 Serial number ...33 Computer feet ...33 Battery ...34 Camera module ...35 Hard drive ...37 Memory module ...39 WLAN module ...41 Optical drive ...44 Switch cover and keyboard 46 Display ...58 Speaker assembly 59 System board ...60 Power connector cable 63 RTC battery ...65 Digital media board 67 Heat sink ...69 Processor ...71 5 Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility ...73 Changing the language of the Setup Utility 73 Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 74 Displaying system information 74 ...
Equipment guidelines 31 Unknown user password 32 Component replacement procedures 33 Serial number ...33 Computer feet ...33 Battery ...34 Camera module ...35 Hard drive ...37 Memory module ...39 WLAN module ...41 Optical drive ...44 Switch cover and keyboard 46 Display ...58 Speaker assembly 59 System board ...60 Power connector cable 63 RTC battery ...65 Digital media board 67 Heat sink ...69 Processor ...71 5 Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility ...73 Changing the language of the Setup Utility 73 Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility 74 Displaying system information 74 ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Universal Serial Bus ...108 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries and regions 109 Requirements for specific countries and regions 110 11 Recycling Battery ...111 Display ...111 Index ...117 vii
... Universal Serial Bus ...108 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries and regions 109 Requirements for specific countries and regions 110 11 Recycling Battery ...111 Display ...111 Index ...117 vii
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled as default 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support 6-cell, 2.20-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery Security cable slot Preinstalled: Windows Vista Premium 32 Windows Vista Home Basic 32 End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter... Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module Computers equipped with 965GM system board Computers equipped with 960GL system board √ √ √ √ &#...
... with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled as default 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support 6-cell, 2.20-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery Security cable slot Preinstalled: Windows Vista Premium 32 Windows Vista Home Basic 32 End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter... Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module Computers equipped with 965GM system board Computers equipped with 960GL system board √ √ √ √ &#...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... (2) Component Speakers (2) Wireless button (3) Caps lock light (4) Wireless light (5) Drive light (6) Battery light (7) Power light Description Produce sound. Turns the wireless feature on or off when all batteries in Hibernation. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification On: Caps lock is on. ● Blue:... hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external ...
... (2) Component Speakers (2) Wireless button (3) Caps lock light (4) Wireless light (5) Drive light (6) Battery light (7) Power light Description Produce sound. Turns the wireless feature on or off when all batteries in Hibernation. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification On: Caps lock is on. ● Blue:... hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the hard drive. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN module slot. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Enable airflow to cool internal components. Bottom components Item (1) (2) (3) Component Battery bay Battery release latch Vents (3) (4) Memory/WLAN module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Function Holds the battery.
Releases the battery from the battery bay. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the hard drive. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN module slot. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Enable airflow to cool internal components. Bottom components Item (1) (2) (3) Component Battery bay Battery release latch Vents (3) (4) Memory/WLAN module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Function Holds the battery.
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...) Description ● Intel Core Duo T2310 1.46-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) ● Intel Celeron M 550 2.00-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) ● Intel Celeron M 540 1.86-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) ● Intel Celeron M 530 1.73-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB,... 1-MB L2 cache) Spare part number 457313-001 454322-001 454321-001 457315-001 RTC battery 449137-001 Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material...
...) Description ● Intel Core Duo T2310 1.46-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) ● Intel Celeron M 550 2.00-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) ● Intel Celeron M 540 1.86-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) ● Intel Celeron M 530 1.73-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB,... 1-MB L2 cache) Spare part number 457313-001 454322-001 454321-001 457315-001 RTC battery 449137-001 Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material...
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..., the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe 449137-001 RTC battery 450586-001 Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.80-GHz processor (800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 451861-001 Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for...1-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 457315-001 Intel Celeron M 530 1.73-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 458247-001 Intel Core Duo T5550 1.83-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 459339-...
..., the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe 449137-001 RTC battery 450586-001 Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.80-GHz processor (800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 451861-001 Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN module for...1-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 457315-001 Intel Celeron M 530 1.73-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 458247-001 Intel Core Duo T5550 1.83-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 459339-...
