Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... double-layer discs, are used to start up the computer for the first time, be sure to continue the disc creation process. Follow the on battery power, you will be connected to factory settings in a safe place.
... double-layer discs, are used to start up the computer for the first time, be sure to continue the disc creation process. Follow the on battery power, you will be connected to factory settings in a safe place.
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. When the Main...
... the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. When the Main...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on and then shut it . When the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of magnetism and...belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. The airport security devices that the battery is the only source of the drive. Additional cautions are included with care. If a drive must be sure that check carry-on the computer.
... are fragile computer components that must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on and then shut it . When the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from one location, initiate Sleep, and allow the screen to a drive, or loss of magnetism and...belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. The airport security devices that the battery is the only source of the drive. Additional cautions are included with care. If a drive must be sure that check carry-on the computer.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... your work. 2. Pull the hard drive tab (1) to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Then shut down on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation...
... your work. 2. Pull the hard drive tab (1) to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. Then shut down on , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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... cord and remove all external devices connected to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by touching a grounded metal object. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 3. To reduce the risk of the computer can damage electronic...
... cord and remove all external devices connected to the vacant expansion memory module slot or by touching a grounded metal object. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 3. To reduce the risk of the computer can damage electronic...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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... touch the components on the computer. 12. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Replace the battery. 3
... touch the components on the computer. 12. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Replace the battery. 3
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc while the computer is sensitive to the destination disc. The write process is running on battery power. NOTE: For information about using . Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported: ● Playing...
... move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc while the computer is sensitive to the destination disc. The write process is running on battery power. NOTE: For information about using . Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported: ● Playing...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...button to initiate Sleep. 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. NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. ... (3) Power button* 4 Chapter 2 Components Description Produce sound. 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 ...
...button to initiate Sleep. 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. NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. ... (3) Power button* 4 Chapter 2 Components Description Produce sound. 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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Releases the battery from the battery bay. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal ...computer by the governmental agency 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. Bottom components 9 Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN (wireless local area network) module slot....
Releases the battery from the battery bay. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal ...computer by the governmental agency 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. Bottom components 9 Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN (wireless local area network) module slot....
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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...® device. The modem approval label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which...
...® device. The modem approval label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which...
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 assembly ......50 Top cover ...55 USB board ...57 Fan ...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...
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 assembly ......50 Top cover ...55 USB board ...57 Fan ...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...
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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... is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off when all batteries in Hibernation. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is ... connection. Top components Buttons, lights, and speakers Item (1) (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. NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. On: Caps lock is on...
... is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off when all batteries in Hibernation. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is ... connection. Top components Buttons, lights, and speakers Item (1) (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. NOTE: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. On: Caps lock is on...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. 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. Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN module slot. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the hard drive. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification
Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. 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. Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN module slot. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Releases the battery from the battery bay. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Holds the hard drive. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...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) 462405-001 Power connector cable 462403-001 Base enclosure (includes rubber feet) 462400-001 Rubber... Foot Kit (not illustrated, includes 7 computer feet) 462410-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462337-001 WLAN modules Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules: ● For use in Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda...
...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) 462405-001 Power connector cable 462403-001 Base enclosure (includes rubber feet) 462400-001 Rubber... Foot Kit (not illustrated, includes 7 computer feet) 462410-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462337-001 WLAN modules Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules: ● For use in Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, 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...
..., Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, 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...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...-Layer Combo Drive 462336-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 462337-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462383-001 Keyboard for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable) 462383-031 Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom (includes keyboard cable) 462383...
...-Layer Combo Drive 462336-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 462337-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462383-001 Keyboard for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable) 462383-031 Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom (includes keyboard cable) 462383...