Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to the...
... your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for displaying BIOS information: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to the...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... up automatically to cool internal components. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) Vent (3) RJ-11 (modem) jack (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) External monitor port (6) S-Video-out jack (7) Digital Media Slot (8) USB port Description Connects an AC...
... up automatically to cool internal components. It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Left-side components Component (1) Power connector (2) Vent (3) RJ-11 (modem) jack (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) External monitor port (6) S-Video-out jack (7) Digital Media Slot (8) USB port Description Connects an AC...
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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...adapter, identifying 12 antennae 11 applications key, Windows 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... Card 9 components additional hardware 12 bottom 9 display 10 front 6 left-side 8 right-side 7 top 2 connector, power 8 cord, power 12 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 display switch, identifying 10 drive light, identifying 3 E esc key, identifying 5...
...adapter, identifying 12 antennae 11 applications key, Windows 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... Card 9 components additional hardware 12 bottom 9 display 10 front 6 left-side 8 right-side 7 top 2 connector, power 8 cord, power 12 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 8 display switch, identifying 10 drive light, identifying 3 E esc key, identifying 5...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... √ √ Integrated omnidirectional mono microphone √ √ High-definition, Azalia technology audio √ √ 2 Presario-branded Altec/Lansing speakers √ √ 56K V.92 38.1-mm (1.5-inch) data/fax modem √ √ Supports ...DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with auto-detect) Multi-pin AC power √ √ None √ √ 3 Category Diskette drive Web camera Microphone Audio Modem Ethernet...SD, MMC, MS, MSPro, xD. √ √ With adapter (not included), supports mini versions of SD, MMC, MS Duo.
... √ √ Integrated omnidirectional mono microphone √ √ High-definition, Azalia technology audio √ √ 2 Presario-branded Altec/Lansing speakers √ √ 56K V.92 38.1-mm (1.5-inch) data/fax modem √ √ Supports ...DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with auto-detect) Multi-pin AC power √ √ None √ √ 3 Category Diskette drive Web camera Microphone Audio Modem Ethernet...SD, MMC, MS, MSPro, xD. √ √ With adapter (not included), supports mini versions of SD, MMC, MS Duo.
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Category Description Keyboard/ pointing devices Power requirements Security Operating system Serviceability Spill-resistant 36.6-cm (14.4-inch) keyboard TouchPad 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 ...
Category Description Keyboard/ pointing devices Power requirements Security Operating system Serviceability Spill-resistant 36.6-cm (14.4-inch) keyboard TouchPad 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 ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... off during routine operation. Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. Left-side components Item (1) (2) Component Power connector Vent (3) RJ-11 (modem) jack (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) External monitor port (6) S-Video-out jack (7) Digital Media Slot (8) USB port Function Connects an AC...
... off during routine operation. Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. Left-side components Item (1) (2) Component Power connector Vent (3) RJ-11 (modem) jack (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) External monitor port (6) S-Video-out jack (7) Digital Media Slot (8) USB port Function Connects an AC...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Miscellaneous parts Description 65-W AC adapter Power cords: For use in Australia For use in Europe For use in India For use in Italy For use in the United Kingdom For use the United States Screw Kit ● Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw ● Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw ● Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw ● Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw ● Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw ● Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Spare part number 417220-001 383496-011 383496-021 383496-D61 383496-061 383496-031 383496-001 462408-001 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Miscellaneous parts Description 65-W AC adapter Power cords: For use in Australia For use in Europe For use in India For use in Italy For use in the United Kingdom For use the United States Screw Kit ● Phillips PM3.0×4.0 screw ● Phillips PM2.5×9.0 screw ● Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screw ● Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw ● Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw ● Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screw Spare part number 417220-001 383496-011 383496-021 383496-D61 383496-061 383496-031 383496-001 462408-001 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
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... in the United States 383496-011 Power cord for use in Australia 383496-021 Power cord for use in Europe 383496-031 Power cord for use in the United Kingdom 383496-061 Power cord for use in Italy 383496-D61 Power cord for use in India 417220-001 65-W AC adapter 441075-001 Broadcom 802.11a...
... in the United States 383496-011 Power cord for use in Australia 383496-021 Power cord for use in Europe 383496-031 Power cord for use in the United Kingdom 383496-061 Power cord for use in Italy 383496-D61 Power cord for use in India 417220-001 65-W AC adapter 441075-001 Broadcom 802.11a...
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... at this time. 9. Wait approximately 5 minutes. 7. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Connect AC power to the computer. 3. Turn on page 34). 5. If you are unsure whether the computer...
... at this time. 9. Wait approximately 5 minutes. 7. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Connect AC power to the computer. 3. Turn on page 34). 5. If you are unsure whether the computer...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., insert the rear edge of the battery into place. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer (3). Battery Description 6-cell, 2.20-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery Spare part number...
..., insert the rear edge of the battery into place. 34 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer (3). Battery Description 6-cell, 2.20-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery Spare part number...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... toward you are available in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 34). If you . 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the display enclosure. Open the computer as far as possible. 3. Flex the inside edge of the...
... toward you are available in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 34). If you . 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the display enclosure. Open the computer as far as possible. 3. Flex the inside edge of the...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... included in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it from the computer. 4. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the system board. Lift the left to the right, and remove the cover. Loosen the two...
... included in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it from the computer. 4. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the system board. Lift the left to the right, and remove the cover. Loosen the two...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... compartment cover is off or in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 462409-001. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.) Component replacement procedures 39 Lift the front edge of the module opposite the slot...
... compartment cover is off or in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 462409-001. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.) Component replacement procedures 39 Lift the front edge of the module opposite the slot...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... PM2.0×4.0 screws (3) that secure the memory/WLAN module compartment cover to the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the terminals on page 34). Remove the WLAN module: 1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive...
... PM2.0×4.0 screws (3) that secure the memory/WLAN module compartment cover to the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the terminals on page 34). Remove the WLAN module: 1. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive...
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Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the computer. 4. Position the computer with a notch (5) to the computer. 3. Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive ... PM2.5×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to prevent incorrect installation. Remove the WLAN module (4) by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the slot at an angle. Description Spare part number DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer...
Shut down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by pulling the module away from the computer. 4. Position the computer with a notch (5) to the computer. 3. Optical drive NOTE: All optical drive ... PM2.5×9.0 screw (1) that secures the optical drive to prevent incorrect installation. Remove the WLAN module (4) by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the slot at an angle. Description Spare part number DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is plugged into external power through normal use before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use , or not installed. 10 Chapter 2 Using ...● If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard ...
...has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is plugged into external power through normal use before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use , or not installed. 10 Chapter 2 Using ...● If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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.... Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. or - Insert a charged battery or... plug the computer into external power. 2. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. 12 Chapter 2 Using battery power Turn off . Turn on the ...
.... Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. or - Insert a charged battery or... plug the computer into external power. 2. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. 12 Chapter 2 Using battery power Turn off . Turn on the ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off . Calibrating a battery 13 Insert the battery into external power. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! It is off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or ...optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then...
...Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off . Calibrating a battery 13 Insert the battery into external power. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! It is off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or ...optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... appearance. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to save battery life. Do not charge...
... appearance. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to save battery life. Do not charge...