Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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.... 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. Pre-Installed Operating Systems Armada Product Families Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 Windows NT 4.0 with SP33 Windows 98 Second Edition4 Windows 985 Retail Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or 2.56 Windows 95 OSR1 Windows 95 OSR 2.1 and Windows NT 4.0 SP2 Dual Installation DOS Windows...
.... 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. Pre-Installed Operating Systems Armada Product Families Windows NT 4.0 with SP4 Windows NT 4.0 with SP33 Windows 98 Second Edition4 Windows 985 Retail Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or 2.56 Windows 95 OSR1 Windows 95 OSR 2.1 and Windows NT 4.0 SP2 Dual Installation DOS Windows...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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... specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows NT 4.0 by portable family. Table 7. Once a Service Pack has been installed it is not available on most models within the LTE 5000 and Armada families. In order to have not installed any Service Pack or who are supported on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using an earlier Service Pack version. Compaq recommends an upgrade to expect. Microsoft periodically releases updates...
... specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows NT 4.0 by portable family. Table 7. Once a Service Pack has been installed it is not available on most models within the LTE 5000 and Armada families. In order to have not installed any Service Pack or who are supported on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using an earlier Service Pack version. Compaq recommends an upgrade to expect. Microsoft periodically releases updates...
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... list is not supported by the base operating system, software enhancements are provided to a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. The paper tells customers what hardware features work and do not work, and where to obtain and how to be obtained by contacting Compaq Customer Service & Support or on supported operating systems by Microsoft within the native operating system. In addition to functionality inherently supported...
... list is not supported by the base operating system, software enhancements are provided to a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. The paper tells customers what hardware features work and do not work, and where to obtain and how to be obtained by contacting Compaq Customer Service & Support or on supported operating systems by Microsoft within the native operating system. In addition to functionality inherently supported...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... NTFS Control Panel extension Support for new hardware technologies over its predecessor, Windows NT 3.51. Refer to www.microsoft.com/windows for an overview and contents of Windows NT 4.0 without Service Pack 3, Service Pack 4 or Service Pack 5 installed. Refer to Table 2 for information on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows NT 4.0 by portable family. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 13 Windows NT 4.0 with critical functionality such as power management and PC Card support...
... NTFS Control Panel extension Support for new hardware technologies over its predecessor, Windows NT 3.51. Refer to www.microsoft.com/windows for an overview and contents of Windows NT 4.0 without Service Pack 3, Service Pack 4 or Service Pack 5 installed. Refer to Table 2 for information on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows NT 4.0 by portable family. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 13 Windows NT 4.0 with critical functionality such as power management and PC Card support...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. See the section titled Support Software for more information on the level of testing conducted and availability of support software for these platforms. Compaq does not preinstall DOS or Windows 3.1x on any currently shipping Armada platform. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 19 Advantages Disadvantages • Free Open Source OS • Difficult to install and setup...
... a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. See the section titled Support Software for more information on the level of testing conducted and availability of support software for these platforms. Compaq does not preinstall DOS or Windows 3.1x on any currently shipping Armada platform. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 19 Advantages Disadvantages • Free Open Source OS • Difficult to install and setup...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... battery life and 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 -install compilation of technical issues. Table 1. SoftPaq Descriptions SoftPaq Description 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models...
... battery life and 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 -install compilation of technical issues. Table 1. SoftPaq Descriptions SoftPaq Description 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... software setup, online instructions guide you must complete the entire process, which may require up to turn off or unplug the computer or remove a drive during a period of keyboard and pointing device inactivity, press the Shift key. s To restore the screen if it is cleared by : J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 3:50 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch01.doc Operating the Computer During Setup...
... software setup, online instructions guide you must complete the entire process, which may require up to turn off or unplug the computer or remove a drive during a period of keyboard and pointing device inactivity, press the Shift key. s To restore the screen if it is cleared by : J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 3:50 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch01.doc Operating the Computer During Setup...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... operations. Tab key Function Enter various commands in combination with other keys to switch between uppercase character typing and lowercase character typing. For example, to enter commands. Shifts the alphabetical characters on the keyboard into uppercase (capital) when on the program being used in a program, depending on . The special hotkey features are activated by : Johnnie Abercrombie Saved date: 12/18/98 2:51 PM Part Number...
... operations. Tab key Function Enter various commands in combination with other keys to switch between uppercase character typing and lowercase character typing. For example, to enter commands. Shifts the alphabetical characters on the keyboard into uppercase (capital) when on the program being used in a program, depending on . The special hotkey features are activated by : Johnnie Abercrombie Saved date: 12/18/98 2:51 PM Part Number...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... works more efficiently with the medium (default) or high level of battery conservation. or s set your applications. Timeout values are set component timeouts: 1. In Windows 95 or later, access the Power Properties utility by clicking Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Compaq Power. 2. Using the drop-down boxes, select or type a timeout value for individual components of the computer, such as system idle and hard disk...
... works more efficiently with the medium (default) or high level of battery conservation. or s set your applications. Timeout values are set component timeouts: 1. In Windows 95 or later, access the Power Properties utility by clicking Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Compaq Power. 2. Using the drop-down boxes, select or type a timeout value for individual components of the computer, such as system idle and hard disk...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... Saved by turning on password.) NOTE: Type carefully because the password does not display as you lose the user password, the master password can be used to remove DriveLock protection and to gain access to continue, click OK. 5. In the Set User Password section, enter your computer. In the Current Drive section, select the appropriate drive from your user or master password, contact Compaq customer support for the selected hard drive. 4. Click the...
... Saved by turning on password.) NOTE: Type carefully because the password does not display as you lose the user password, the master password can be used to remove DriveLock protection and to gain access to continue, click OK. 5. In the Set User Password section, enter your computer. In the Current Drive section, select the appropriate drive from your user or master password, contact Compaq customer support for the selected hard drive. 4. Click the...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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...: 12/08/98 4:55 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch16.doc Adjust the volume using Carbon Copy, a support tool that allows a Compaq technical support engineer remote access to your computer, consider the problems and possible solutions in order to help diagnose and fix specific softwarerelated problems under Windows 95. If the problem appears related to been turned down . Check line input connection. NOTE: You might also...
...: 12/08/98 4:55 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch16.doc Adjust the volume using Carbon Copy, a support tool that allows a Compaq technical support engineer remote access to your computer, consider the problems and possible solutions in order to help diagnose and fix specific softwarerelated problems under Windows 95. If the problem appears related to been turned down . Check line input connection. NOTE: You might also...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... on software installation. Be sure you are disabled. Try reinserting the card. Network cards, audio cards and other types of Compaq qualified PC Cards. In such cases, refer to the instructions that came with the PC Card or contact the vendor for a current list of PC Cards may not be compatible with your local telephone company for your telephone and modem cable connections. Card design or card driver may need software device drivers in...
... on software installation. Be sure you are disabled. Try reinserting the card. Network cards, audio cards and other types of Compaq qualified PC Cards. In such cases, refer to the instructions that came with the PC Card or contact the vendor for a current list of PC Cards may not be compatible with your local telephone company for your telephone and modem cable connections. Card design or card driver may need software device drivers in...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... Compaq Customer Support for the modem/fax card. Double-click Control Panel. Cards. Minor configuration adjustments are running Windows 95, use the Add New Hardware wizard to select another COM port for a current list of compatible with the Compaq qualified PC PCMCIA software. Then double-click Ports to install the correct card driver. If you are needed for the PC Card to identify information about your network card and setup. The network card design Call Compaq Customer or card driver...
... Compaq Customer Support for the modem/fax card. Double-click Control Panel. Cards. Minor configuration adjustments are running Windows 95, use the Add New Hardware wizard to select another COM port for a current list of compatible with the Compaq qualified PC PCMCIA software. Then double-click Ports to install the correct card driver. If you are needed for the PC Card to identify information about your network card and setup. The network card design Call Compaq Customer or card driver...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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.... Connect the computer to an external power source. Solution Connect the computer to an external power source. 2. Charge the battery pack. The card is not formatted. Call Compaq Customer Support for a current list of disabled. The computer entered Enable Hibernation a low battery condition through Power Properties while Hibernation was lost Replace the depleted battery pack with a fully charged battery pack. Solution Load the Microsoft Flash File System. Computer turned off while unattended, power/suspend light is...
.... Connect the computer to an external power source. Solution Connect the computer to an external power source. 2. Charge the battery pack. The card is not formatted. Call Compaq Customer Support for a current list of disabled. The computer entered Enable Hibernation a low battery condition through Power Properties while Hibernation was lost Replace the depleted battery pack with a fully charged battery pack. Solution Load the Microsoft Flash File System. Computer turned off while unattended, power/suspend light is...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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...keys embedded numeric keypad, 3-6 programmable. See components, rear inserting battery pack into Battery Bay, 4-9 compact disc into CD-ROM drive, 7-8 devices into MultiBay, 7-5 digital video disc into DVD-ROM drive, 7-8 diskettes into diskette drive, 6-4 memory expansion board, 11-2 PC Cards, 9-1 INSPECT View System Information. See external devices problems. See troubleshooting infrared port location of. See components, front K keyboard components, 3-1 connecting external. NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: J Abercrombie Saved by connecting power cord, 4-5 resolving with charged battery...
...keys embedded numeric keypad, 3-6 programmable. See components, rear inserting battery pack into Battery Bay, 4-9 compact disc into CD-ROM drive, 7-8 devices into MultiBay, 7-5 digital video disc into DVD-ROM drive, 7-8 diskettes into diskette drive, 6-4 memory expansion board, 11-2 PC Cards, 9-1 INSPECT View System Information. See external devices problems. See troubleshooting infrared port location of. See components, front K keyboard components, 3-1 connecting external. NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: J Abercrombie Saved by connecting power cord, 4-5 resolving with charged battery...
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...DVD-ROM drive, 7-10 disc from diskette drive, 6-5 memory expansion board, 11-3 PC Cards. See PC Cards resources locating online. See components, keyboard S schemes. See DriveLock enabling and disabling devices, 13-16 enabling Quick Controls, 13-10 establishing power-on password using Windows 95 or Windows NT, 13-4 initiating Quick Controls, 13-10 passwords. See power right mouse button location of , 13-1 using cable lock, 13-2 using Windows 95 or Windows NT, 13-4 printer connecting parallel. See external devices connecting serial. See Hibernation Power Properties functions...
...DVD-ROM drive, 7-10 disc from diskette drive, 6-5 memory expansion board, 11-3 PC Cards. See PC Cards resources locating online. See components, keyboard S schemes. See DriveLock enabling and disabling devices, 13-16 enabling Quick Controls, 13-10 establishing power-on password using Windows 95 or Windows NT, 13-4 initiating Quick Controls, 13-10 passwords. See power right mouse button location of , 13-1 using cable lock, 13-2 using Windows 95 or Windows NT, 13-4 printer connecting parallel. See external devices connecting serial. See Hibernation Power Properties functions...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products
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... installing Windows NTW, the original operating system should now power off the system, swap the diskette drive for the CD-ROM drive. Press Enter. 4. Restart the system with the NTW CD inserted into memory. 2. The Windows NTW Licensing Agreement displays. 5. Setup displays the hardware that contains Compaq Diagnostics and Setup/P. For customers not familiar with an MS-DOS v6.22 Boot Disk. 2. Beginning Installation in the PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers...
... installing Windows NTW, the original operating system should now power off the system, swap the diskette drive for the CD-ROM drive. Press Enter. 4. Restart the system with the NTW CD inserted into memory. 2. The Windows NTW Licensing Agreement displays. 5. Setup displays the hardware that contains Compaq Diagnostics and Setup/P. For customers not familiar with an MS-DOS v6.22 Boot Disk. 2. Beginning Installation in the PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products
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... "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" section, so no two network setups are unsure, install the most common components. The Windows NTW installation is complete. Document number PRT009A1098 Enter, then reenter the password. You should contact your system to "Installing Service Pack 3 from the CD-ROM drive before setting up any networking components. Armada 6500 and 7000 Family users will not be accessing the network. The Installing Windows NTW Network screen displays. 25. Click OK on Compaq Armada...
... "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" section, so no two network setups are unsure, install the most common components. The Windows NTW installation is complete. Document number PRT009A1098 Enter, then reenter the password. You should contact your system to "Installing Service Pack 3 from the CD-ROM drive before setting up any networking components. Armada 6500 and 7000 Family users will not be accessing the network. The Installing Windows NTW Network screen displays. 25. Click OK on Compaq Armada...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products
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... should always check the Compaq Website for each deliverable. Important Notes • Make sure that the system is also listed. Compaq Driver and Enhancement SoftPaqs for Windows NT Workstation Family Armada 1500 continued Driver/Enhancement C&T 68554 Video Drivers CardWare Compaq 336 Series Modem INF File Compaq 560CL Telephony Modem Driver Diagnostics Display Support ESS Audio Drivers Insight Management Agents Intel Ethernet Drivers Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Power Management Programmable Keys Security32 Support Software SoftPaq # SP5487 SP5443 SP3655...
... should always check the Compaq Website for each deliverable. Important Notes • Make sure that the system is also listed. Compaq Driver and Enhancement SoftPaqs for Windows NT Workstation Family Armada 1500 continued Driver/Enhancement C&T 68554 Video Drivers CardWare Compaq 336 Series Modem INF File Compaq 560CL Telephony Modem Driver Diagnostics Display Support ESS Audio Drivers Insight Management Agents Intel Ethernet Drivers Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Power Management Programmable Keys Security32 Support Software SoftPaq # SP5487 SP5443 SP3655...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms
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... & HARDWARE SUPPORT UNDER WINDOWS 98 Feature Windows Update Dial-Up Networking Improvements Client Support for higher transfer speeds. User interface enhancements simplify setting up and using dial-up scripting, which can automate the process of connecting to the latest drivers and operating system files on an on what is new in Windows 98. Windows 9824 Enhanced Video Functionality Enabling Networking Unique Compaq Software Functionality Armada 1500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility Armada 1700 & 3500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Armada...
... & HARDWARE SUPPORT UNDER WINDOWS 98 Feature Windows Update Dial-Up Networking Improvements Client Support for higher transfer speeds. User interface enhancements simplify setting up and using dial-up scripting, which can automate the process of connecting to the latest drivers and operating system files on an on what is new in Windows 98. Windows 9824 Enhanced Video Functionality Enabling Networking Unique Compaq Software Functionality Armada 1500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Insight Agents Programmable Keys Utility Armada 1700 & 3500 Intel Ethernet Drivers Armada...