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... the Memory Reader Light 7-6 Inserting a Digital Memory Card 7-7 Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-8 PC Cards 7-9 Inserting a PC Card 7-10 Stopping or Removing a PC Card 7-11 Drives 7-13 Adding a Drive to the System 7-13 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-13 Caring for Drives 7-14 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-15 Memory 7-19 Increasing Memory 7-19 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-20...
... the Memory Reader Light 7-6 Inserting a Digital Memory Card 7-7 Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-8 PC Cards 7-9 Inserting a PC Card 7-10 Stopping or Removing a PC Card 7-11 Drives 7-13 Adding a Drive to the System 7-13 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-13 Caring for Drives 7-14 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-15 Memory 7-19 Increasing Memory 7-19 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-20...
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... light is fully charged or not inserted. *There are 2 power/standby lights. The light on . Blinking: Notebook is open; Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is turned on the power button is visible...
... light is fully charged or not inserted. *There are 2 power/standby lights. The light on . Blinking: Notebook is open; Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is turned on the power button is visible...
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... a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the... notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Bays, Battery...
... a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the... notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Bays, Battery...
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... turned off, press the power button. ■ If the notebook is enabled by default after restarting the notebook. Hibernation is in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not remove or replace the hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device.... ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory...
... turned off, press the power button. ■ If the notebook is enabled by default after restarting the notebook. Hibernation is in hibernation: ■ Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not remove or replace the hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device.... ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory...
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... idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is shut down. ■ The system will not occur. Then clear the Enable hibernation check box. 2. Hardware and Software ...in the Running on battery power until the battery pack is shut down lists to Never. 5. When the battery pack is fully discharged, the notebook is fully discharged. To access the Power Schemes tab: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab....
... idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is shut down. ■ The system will not occur. Then clear the Enable hibernation check box. 2. Hardware and Software ...in the Running on battery power until the battery pack is shut down lists to Never. 5. When the battery pack is fully discharged, the notebook is fully discharged. To access the Power Schemes tab: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Schemes tab....
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... a CD or a DVD. ■ Dock or undock the notebook from an optional docking device before or after playing a disc, not while playing a disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your hard drive to the destination disc. ■ Do not use , you ...antivirus software) except the disc software you are using. ■ Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc. Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work , press the power button and then restart...
... a CD or a DVD. ■ Dock or undock the notebook from an optional docking device before or after playing a disc, not while playing a disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your hard drive to the destination disc. ■ Do not use , you ...antivirus software) except the disc software you are using. ■ Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc. Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work , press the power button and then restart...
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... a microdrive PC Card or a digital memory card such as instructed in the drive documentation, to one of the USB ports or to the System The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of optical drive varies by the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light. Using the IDE Drive Light Internal hard drive or optical drive activity is indicated by notebook model...
... a microdrive PC Card or a digital memory card such as instructed in the drive documentation, to one of the USB ports or to the System The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of optical drive varies by the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light. Using the IDE Drive Light Internal hard drive or optical drive activity is indicated by notebook model...
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... shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, and high humidity. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Caring for Drives Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or a diskette. ■ Do not spray a drive with cleaning products. ■ Avoid exposing a drive to liquids or temperature extremes. ■ If you insert...
... shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, and high humidity. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Caring for Drives Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or a diskette. ■ Do not spray a drive with cleaning products. ■ Avoid exposing a drive to liquids or temperature extremes. ■ If you insert...
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...; Save your work , do not begin this procedure until you are unsure whether the notebook is off or in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in hibernation, turn the notebook on and then shut it down through the operating system. ■ Disconnect all open applications...
...; Save your work , do not begin this procedure until you are unsure whether the notebook is off or in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in hibernation, turn the notebook on and then shut it down through the operating system. ■ Disconnect all open applications...
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To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab 1, slide the cover 2 slightly toward the left and then lift the cover upward and away from the notebook. 4. To remove the hard drive, pull upward on the hard drive tab 1 to release the hard drive, and then lift the hard drive 2 out of the hard drive bay. 7-16 Hardware and Software Guide Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 3.
To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab 1, slide the cover 2 slightly toward the left and then lift the cover upward and away from the notebook. 4. To remove the hard drive, pull upward on the hard drive tab 1 to release the hard drive, and then lift the hard drive 2 out of the hard drive bay. 7-16 Hardware and Software Guide Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 3.
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Hardware and Software Guide 7-17 To insert the replacement hard drive, tilt the connector edge of the hard drive 1 downward, and then lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it is seated 2. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 5.
Hardware and Software Guide 7-17 To insert the replacement hard drive, tilt the connector edge of the hard drive 1 downward, and then lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it is seated 2. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 5.
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Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. 7. a. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide Replace the hard drive cover. b. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6.
Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. 7. a. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide Replace the hard drive cover. b. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6.
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... Support. ■ To display both memory slots may contain a replaceable memory module. Depending on your notebook model, either one or both the amount of free space on your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file. Hardware and Software Guide 7-19 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements ...Memory The notebook has 2 memory slots. Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of RAM in the notebook by adding memory modules to...
... Support. ■ To display both memory slots may contain a replaceable memory module. Depending on your notebook model, either one or both the amount of free space on your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file. Hardware and Software Guide 7-19 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements ...Memory The notebook has 2 memory slots. Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of RAM in the notebook by adding memory modules to...
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The memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay are unsure whether the notebook is off or in Chapter 3, "Power." 7-20 Hardware and Software Guide Save your work and close all external devices connected to electrical shock, ... require a tool to access should be opened only by a service partner. Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to the notebook, shut down the notebook. Disconnect all open applications. 2. For instructions, refer to the "Electrostatic Discharge" chapter in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. 1. For more information about...
The memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay are unsure whether the notebook is off or in Chapter 3, "Power." 7-20 Hardware and Software Guide Save your work and close all external devices connected to electrical shock, ... require a tool to access should be opened only by a service partner. Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to the notebook, shut down the notebook. Disconnect all open applications. 2. For instructions, refer to the "Electrostatic Discharge" chapter in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. 1. For more information about...
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... http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that is docked in an optional docking device or running on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to access the ROM package after it has been downloaded.) c. Record the path to the hard drive.) b. Follow the instructions on your notebook and access...
... http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that is docked in an optional docking device or running on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to access the ROM package after it has been downloaded.) c. Record the path to the hard drive.) b. Follow the instructions on your notebook and access...
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... folder. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier to the folder on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C.) Then follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen after the download is complete. To... and Recovery and System Software Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive containing the update. 3.
... folder. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier to the folder on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C.) Then follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen after the download is complete. To... and Recovery and System Software Installing a ROM Update ROM installation procedures vary. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive containing the update. 3.
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...the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that provides software for your notebook and access the SoftPaq you plan to download. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. At the download area:... a. To open Windows Explorer. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other identifier of the SoftPaq you want to the hard drive. 5.
...the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that provides software for your notebook and access the SoftPaq you plan to download. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. At the download area:... a. To open Windows Explorer. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq To update software other identifier of the SoftPaq you want to the hard drive. 5.
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If you can delete the downloaded file from the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the destination folder. 8-8... of the software package you have downloaded. 8. In the destination folder, select the name or number of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive designation (which is the SWSetup folder. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 6. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 9. To...
If you can delete the downloaded file from the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the destination folder. 8-8... of the software package you have downloaded. 8. In the destination folder, select the name or number of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive designation (which is the SWSetup folder. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 6. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 9. To...
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...Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for a Network Service Boot. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from ...hibernation is the prompt to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or ...
...Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for a Network Service Boot. The " to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from ...hibernation is the prompt to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or ...
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... inserting 3-26 low-battery conditions 3-17 monitoring charge 3-15 recycling 3-28 removing 3-25 storing 3-27 battery pack release latch 1-17, 3-25 bays battery 1-17, 1-19 hard drive 1-17 See also compartments BIOS information, displaying 6-2, 8-3 Hardware and Software Guide Index-1 See docking device battery bay 1-17, 1-19 battery light 1-8 displaying charge status 3-14...
... inserting 3-26 low-battery conditions 3-17 monitoring charge 3-15 recycling 3-28 removing 3-25 storing 3-27 battery pack release latch 1-17, 3-25 bays battery 1-17, 1-19 hard drive 1-17 See also compartments BIOS information, displaying 6-2, 8-3 Hardware and Software Guide Index-1 See docking device battery bay 1-17, 1-19 battery light 1-8 displaying charge status 3-14...