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... Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). 5 Windows 98 is available on the Armada 7400 and 7800. Table 2 summarizes support offered for each operating system by product family. 3 Windows NT 4 Service Pack 3 is available on selected models in selected regions. 4 Windows 98 Second Edition is recommended to supporting preinstalled operating systems, Compaq offers support for Compaq Portable Products 5 Table 1. Operating System Support for legacy operating systems that are always included as part...
... Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). 5 Windows 98 is available on the Armada 7400 and 7800. Table 2 summarizes support offered for each operating system by product family. 3 Windows NT 4 Service Pack 3 is available on selected models in selected regions. 4 Windows 98 Second Edition is recommended to supporting preinstalled operating systems, Compaq offers support for Compaq Portable Products 5 Table 1. Operating System Support for legacy operating systems that are always included as part...
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... Windows 98 are not supported across all notebook families under Windows 98. Operating System Support for Windows 95 and Windows NT that will install the Windows version of the driver. Allows the user to display different images on multiple monitors using multiple graphics adapters on which can quickly and safely convert a hard drive from the FAT16 to the USB and ACPI support mentioned above, Windows 98 supports additional new hardware features including IEEE 1394, Accelerated Graphics Port...
... Windows 98 are not supported across all notebook families under Windows 98. Operating System Support for Windows 95 and Windows NT that will install the Windows version of the driver. Allows the user to display different images on multiple monitors using multiple graphics adapters on which can quickly and safely convert a hard drive from the FAT16 to the USB and ACPI support mentioned above, Windows 98 supports additional new hardware features including IEEE 1394, Accelerated Graphics Port...
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... Windows Hardware Compatibility Test. For information on most models within the LTE 5000 and Armada families. Table 7. However, Compaq software enhancements do extend functionality and provide mobile users with Service Pack 3, Service Pack 4, and Service Pack 5 (SP5) are using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 1189-1099A-WWEN Besides meeting stringent internal criteria for Windows NT 4.0. Compaq Value Added Features under Windows NT 4.0 Feature Category Power Management Supported PC Cards Description System tray accessible battery status Power...
... Windows Hardware Compatibility Test. For information on most models within the LTE 5000 and Armada families. Table 7. However, Compaq software enhancements do extend functionality and provide mobile users with Service Pack 3, Service Pack 4, and Service Pack 5 (SP5) are using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 1189-1099A-WWEN Besides meeting stringent internal criteria for Windows NT 4.0. Compaq Value Added Features under Windows NT 4.0 Feature Category Power Management Supported PC Cards Description System tray accessible battery status Power...
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... LTE 5000 and older Armada product families. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 19 Advantages Disadvantages • Free Open Source OS • Difficult to install and setup • Availability of free or inexpensive productivity applications • Runs on most industry standard computers • Minimal hardware requirements • More stable than Windows operating systems • Y2K compliant • Linux code updates get released to...
... LTE 5000 and older Armada product families. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 19 Advantages Disadvantages • Free Open Source OS • Difficult to install and setup • Availability of free or inexpensive productivity applications • Runs on most industry standard computers • Minimal hardware requirements • More stable than Windows operating systems • Y2K compliant • Linux code updates get released to...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... about this Windows 2000 integrated installation to perform separate installations of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or from a Compaq authorized dealer. Software Delivery Delivery methods for software updates available for Compaq commercial computers include: • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro and Armada computers are...
... about this Windows 2000 integrated installation to perform separate installations of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or from a Compaq authorized dealer. Software Delivery Delivery methods for software updates available for Compaq commercial computers include: • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro and Armada computers are...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements (Notebooks) Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Video Drivers (ATI, Intel, Matrox, NVIDIA) Enables the video hardware Remote Management Enables system administrators to update client ROM and setup over the network Security Management (Notebooks) Allows users to access Compaq security options Synaptics TouchPad Driver (Notebooks) Provides added functionality for updates. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 9 Table 1 lists the SoftPaqTM files that is used...
... set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements (Notebooks) Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Video Drivers (ATI, Intel, Matrox, NVIDIA) Enables the video hardware Remote Management Enables system administrators to update client ROM and setup over the network Security Management (Notebooks) Allows users to access Compaq security options Synaptics TouchPad Driver (Notebooks) Provides added functionality for updates. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 9 Table 1 lists the SoftPaqTM files that is used...
Armada 1700 Family of Personal Computers Reference Guide
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... result in approximately: s 2 hours when the computer is connected to charge when the computer is using AC power. Setting Up the Computer Before you set up the computer for the first time, ensure that a new battery pack be allowed to external power and is removed from external power or before the battery pack is being used . 1-2 Getting Started Misuse of your Safety &Comfort Guide for more information.
... result in approximately: s 2 hours when the computer is connected to charge when the computer is using AC power. Setting Up the Computer Before you set up the computer for the first time, ensure that a new battery pack be allowed to external power and is removed from external power or before the battery pack is being used . 1-2 Getting Started Misuse of your Safety &Comfort Guide for more information.
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... Computer Setting Up the Software When you begin software setup, you through the setup process. s Do not turn on . The power/suspend light 2 indicates the computer is uninterrupted. IMPORTANT: After you begin software setup, online instructions guide you must complete the entire process, which may require up to 20 minutes. Turning On the Computer Slide the power switch 1 to turn off or unplug the computer or remove a drive during software setup.
... Computer Setting Up the Software When you begin software setup, you through the setup process. s Do not turn on . The power/suspend light 2 indicates the computer is uninterrupted. IMPORTANT: After you begin software setup, online instructions guide you must complete the entire process, which may require up to 20 minutes. Turning On the Computer Slide the power switch 1 to turn off or unplug the computer or remove a drive during software setup.
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... USING BATTERY PACKS Learning About Battery Packs The computer accommodates up to external AC power before removing a battery pack. Battery packs are installed, you remove the battery pack. If two fully charged battery packs are supported in the: s Battery bay in the computer (primary battery pack) s MultiBay in the computer (secondary battery pack) With the computer turned off the computer or initiate Hibernation before removing a battery, or you must connect to...
... USING BATTERY PACKS Learning About Battery Packs The computer accommodates up to external AC power before removing a battery pack. Battery packs are installed, you remove the battery pack. If two fully charged battery packs are supported in the: s Battery bay in the computer (primary battery pack) s MultiBay in the computer (secondary battery pack) With the computer turned off the computer or initiate Hibernation before removing a battery, or you must connect to...
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... be installed according to function properly. Most of PC Cards, such as Card and Socket Services, even if prompted to configure. NOTE: If your PC Card, under Windows 95, access the Device Manager (Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click System Æ Device Manager), and select the appropriate device type for the card. 9-4 Using PC Cards If you want to do so. PC Card Device Drivers Device drivers are programs or data files containing information needed...
... be installed according to function properly. Most of PC Cards, such as Card and Socket Services, even if prompted to configure. NOTE: If your PC Card, under Windows 95, access the Device Manager (Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click System Æ Device Manager), and select the appropriate device type for the card. 9-4 Using PC Cards If you want to do so. PC Card Device Drivers Device drivers are programs or data files containing information needed...
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... Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Compaq Diagnostics icon. If you upgrade memory, the computer increases the Hibernation file size to the instruction card that your hard disk has enough free space for installation procedures. Upgrading the Computer 11-1 You can expand memory by lifting the computer keyboard and inserting the memory expansion board. To order a memory expansion board, contact your hard disk, click Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click the Power...
... Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Compaq Diagnostics icon. If you upgrade memory, the computer increases the Hibernation file size to the instruction card that your hard disk has enough free space for installation procedures. Upgrading the Computer 11-1 You can expand memory by lifting the computer keyboard and inserting the memory expansion board. To order a memory expansion board, contact your hard disk, click Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click the Power...
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... gain access to unlock a protected hard drive and reset the user password. CAUTION: Forgetting or losing both the user and master passwords will remain locked and inaccessible. This password will render the protected hard drive permanently unusable. The owner of the master password may be used to the hard drive. In the event you forget your computer. It prevents unauthorized users from your user or master password, contact Compaq customer support for further instructions...
... gain access to unlock a protected hard drive and reset the user password. CAUTION: Forgetting or losing both the user and master passwords will remain locked and inaccessible. This password will render the protected hard drive permanently unusable. The owner of the master password may be used to the hard drive. In the event you forget your computer. It prevents unauthorized users from your user or master password, contact Compaq customer support for further instructions...
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... in the troubleshooting section. Adjust the volume using the volume control buttons on the left side of the computer. Check line input connection. Solving Audio Problems Problem Computer does not beep after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) Internal speaker produces no sound Possible Cause System beeps have a problem with the software. Headphones or speakers are connected to enable the internal speakers. Eliminating the typical problems described in order to turn up...
... in the troubleshooting section. Adjust the volume using the volume control buttons on the left side of the computer. Check line input connection. Solving Audio Problems Problem Computer does not beep after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) Internal speaker produces no sound Possible Cause System beeps have a problem with the software. Headphones or speakers are connected to enable the internal speakers. Eliminating the typical problems described in order to turn up...
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... are running Windows 95, use the Add New Hardware wizard to install the correct card driver. If you are running Windows NT, from the Windows desktop, double-click My Computer. Call Compaq Customer Support for the modem/fax card. Solving PC Card Problems Continued Problem Possible Cause Solution PC Card drivers fail with error messages during system restart Modem/fax PC Card does not work Network PC Card does not work in Device Manager, then...
... are running Windows 95, use the Add New Hardware wizard to install the correct card driver. If you are running Windows NT, from the Windows desktop, double-click My Computer. Call Compaq Customer Support for the modem/fax card. Solving PC Card Problems Continued Problem Possible Cause Solution PC Card drivers fail with error messages during system restart Modem/fax PC Card does not work Network PC Card does not work in Device Manager, then...
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... you are not Windows 95, install the installed. Then double-click Printers to online. Printer prints garbled Correct printer drivers Install the correct printer information are not connected properly. Troubleshooting 16-19 necessary printer drivers using the Add New Hardware wizard. Ensure that the power plug unplugged. Double-click Control Panel. Printer is offline Paper tray is connected to online. is empty. drivers. Set the printer to...
... you are not Windows 95, install the installed. Then double-click Printers to online. Printer prints garbled Correct printer drivers Install the correct printer information are not connected properly. Troubleshooting 16-19 necessary printer drivers using the Add New Hardware wizard. Ensure that the power plug unplugged. Double-click Control Panel. Printer is offline Paper tray is connected to online. is empty. drivers. Set the printer to...
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... ports are more than 1.5 feet (about 0.5 meter) of the conflicting devices. If the Device Manager indicates an IRQ conflict, reassign the IRQ number for both computers. rate for one or both computers. Select the same parity setting for both computers. Problem Cannot communicate with Select the same "# bits" the # bits. Install the required software on the second computer, start the second device...
... ports are more than 1.5 feet (about 0.5 meter) of the conflicting devices. If the Device Manager indicates an IRQ conflict, reassign the IRQ number for both computers. rate for one or both computers. Select the same parity setting for both computers. Problem Cannot communicate with Select the same "# bits" the # bits. Install the required software on the second computer, start the second device...
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...drives supported. See touchpad cursor keys location of the. configuration hardware. See external devices conventions used in guide, xiv cooling fan location of the. See security diagnostics. See keyboard ESD. See keyboard function keys location of the. See MS-DOS DriveLock changing the master password, 13-18 changing the user password, 13-16 overview, 13-13 user and master passwords overview, 13-14 drivers. See utilities dial modifiers. See Computer Setup connecting the power cord, 1-3 connecting external devices. See components, front problems. See troubleshooting...
...drives supported. See touchpad cursor keys location of the. configuration hardware. See external devices conventions used in guide, xiv cooling fan location of the. See security diagnostics. See keyboard ESD. See keyboard function keys location of the. See MS-DOS DriveLock changing the master password, 13-18 changing the user password, 13-16 overview, 13-13 user and master passwords overview, 13-14 drivers. See utilities dial modifiers. See Computer Setup connecting the power cord, 1-3 connecting external devices. See components, front problems. See troubleshooting...
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... See external devices problems. See troubleshooting special keys, 3-3 keyboard releases location of the. See external devices infrared port location of the. See interrupt requests items included in computer box, 1-1 K keyboard adjust position using , 3-5 I I -3 See programmable keys L language choosing a, 1-6 lid switch location of the. See utilities Intelligent Manageability Asset Management, 14-2 changing the Asset Tag number, 14-2 Configuration Management, 14-4 Fault Management, 14-3 Fault Management Alerts, 14-3 overview, 14-1 Security Management, 14-4 internal microphone location...
... See external devices problems. See troubleshooting special keys, 3-3 keyboard releases location of the. See external devices infrared port location of the. See interrupt requests items included in computer box, 1-1 K keyboard adjust position using , 3-5 I I -3 See programmable keys L language choosing a, 1-6 lid switch location of the. See utilities Intelligent Manageability Asset Management, 14-2 changing the Asset Tag number, 14-2 Configuration Management, 14-4 Fault Management, 14-3 Fault Management Alerts, 14-3 overview, 14-1 Security Management, 14-4 internal microphone location...
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...1-2 setup computer. See power management power switch location of the. See components, rear serial number, computer, A-1 setting up the, 1-5 support, 14-4 tools. See internal modem ordering preinstalled, 15-7 problems. See troubleshooting removing the operating system. See timeouts power managment, 5-3 Power Properties. See passwords types of, 13-1 using the cable lock, 13-2 using timeouts. See Computer Setup setup passwords. See programmable keys screen. See DriveLock enabling and disabling devices, 13-13 enabling the Quick Controls, 13-9 initiating the Quick Controls...
...1-2 setup computer. See power management power switch location of the. See components, rear serial number, computer, A-1 setting up the, 1-5 support, 14-4 tools. See internal modem ordering preinstalled, 15-7 problems. See troubleshooting removing the operating system. See timeouts power managment, 5-3 Power Properties. See passwords types of, 13-1 using the cable lock, 13-2 using timeouts. See Computer Setup setup passwords. See programmable keys screen. See DriveLock enabling and disabling devices, 13-13 enabling the Quick Controls, 13-9 initiating the Quick Controls...
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...See keyboard telephone numbers, worldwide, A-2 temperatures battery pack. See components, bottom timeouts setting component, 5-11 setting screen save, 5-12 using , 5-8 Suspend button location of the. See power typographical conventions, xiv U Unpacking the Computer, 1-1 upgrading the computer CD-ROM or DVD drive, 11-6 hard drive, 11-6 internal modem, 11-6 system memory, 11-1 USB problems. See troubleshooting USB connector location of the. See utilities volume. See traveling with the computer traveling with the computer, 12-2 troubleshooting audio problems, 16-2 battery problems, 16...
...See keyboard telephone numbers, worldwide, A-2 temperatures battery pack. See components, bottom timeouts setting component, 5-11 setting screen save, 5-12 using , 5-8 Suspend button location of the. See power typographical conventions, xiv U Unpacking the Computer, 1-1 upgrading the computer CD-ROM or DVD drive, 11-6 hard drive, 11-6 internal modem, 11-6 system memory, 11-1 USB problems. See troubleshooting USB connector location of the. See utilities volume. See traveling with the computer traveling with the computer, 12-2 troubleshooting audio problems, 16-2 battery problems, 16...