Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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... this White Paper, all operating systems that are Windows 98, Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. however, limitations in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 3 Highlights This is the eighth edition of new hardware functionality included on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the...
... this White Paper, all operating systems that are Windows 98, Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. however, limitations in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 3 Highlights This is the eighth edition of new hardware functionality included on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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... order to have the latest update from Microsoft it is also preinstalled. Compaq recommends an upgrade to providing enhanced performance and a more stable operating environment, Windows NT 4.0 provides many of the mobile features that introduce new functionality. Refer to install the latest Service Pack. Besides meeting stringent internal criteria for Compaq Portable Products 13 Windows NT 4.0 with critical functionality such as power management and PC Card support. Windows NT 4.0 and Compaq...
... order to have the latest update from Microsoft it is also preinstalled. Compaq recommends an upgrade to providing enhanced performance and a more stable operating environment, Windows NT 4.0 provides many of the mobile features that introduce new functionality. Refer to install the latest Service Pack. Besides meeting stringent internal criteria for Compaq Portable Products 13 Windows NT 4.0 with critical functionality such as power management and PC Card support. Windows NT 4.0 and Compaq...
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... support software for these platforms. Compaq does not preinstall DOS or Windows 3.1x on any currently shipping Armada platform. 1189-1099A-WWEN However, Compaq does not support new hardware features and functionality that are not directly related to a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. Support statements for a small share of the installed user base. The paper tells customers what hardware features work and do not work...
... support software for these platforms. Compaq does not preinstall DOS or Windows 3.1x on any currently shipping Armada platform. 1189-1099A-WWEN However, Compaq does not support new hardware features and functionality that are not directly related to a Compaq-provided driver or utility should contact Microsoft directly. Support statements for a small share of the installed user base. The paper tells customers what hardware features work and do not work...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... have not installed any Service Pack or who are supported on Compaq software enhancements provided for new hardware technologies over its predecessor, Windows NT 3.51. On portable platforms where Windows NT 4.0 is the preinstalled operating system, Service Pack 3 or Service Pack 4 is integrated into the operating system. Besides meeting stringent internal criteria for Compaq Portable Products 13 Windows NT 4.0 with critical functionality such as power management and PC Card support. Table 7. To...
... have not installed any Service Pack or who are supported on Compaq software enhancements provided for new hardware technologies over its predecessor, Windows NT 3.51. On portable platforms where Windows NT 4.0 is the preinstalled operating system, Service Pack 3 or Service Pack 4 is integrated into the operating system. Besides meeting stringent internal criteria for Compaq Portable Products 13 Windows NT 4.0 with critical functionality such as power management and PC Card support. Table 7. To...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... availability of unsupported hardware features under DOS/Windows 3.1x include 32-bit CardBus PC Cards and high-speed infrared (i.e. For this white paper for more information. However, Compaq does not support new hardware features and functionality that are ready to 4Mbps). Compaq software enhancements are provided to install hardware-enabling drivers. In addition to be obtained by contacting Compaq Customer Service & Support or on the Compaq Web site at...
... availability of unsupported hardware features under DOS/Windows 3.1x include 32-bit CardBus PC Cards and high-speed infrared (i.e. For this white paper for more information. However, Compaq does not support new hardware features and functionality that are ready to 4Mbps). Compaq software enhancements are provided to install hardware-enabling drivers. In addition to be obtained by contacting Compaq Customer Service & Support or on the Compaq Web site at...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Power Management (Notebooks) Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize 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 access Compaq security options Synaptics TouchPad Driver (Notebooks...
... network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Power Management (Notebooks) Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize 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 access Compaq security options Synaptics TouchPad Driver (Notebooks...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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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 Getting Started 1-3 Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by the screen saver during software setup. s Do not turn on the computer. The power/suspend light indicates the computer is on. s To save your selections, press the Enter key or press one of keyboard and...
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 Getting Started 1-3 Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by the screen saver during software setup. s Do not turn on the computer. The power/suspend light indicates the computer is on. s To save your selections, press the Enter key or press one of keyboard and...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-3 Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by pressing the Fn key and the function key. Use to the right. The special hotkey features are activated by : Johnnie Abercrombie Saved date: 12/18/98 2:51 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch03.doc Special Keys Key (s) 1 Function keys (F1 through F12) 2 Delete key 3 Num Lock key (Fn key must type or select the command then press the Enter key...
... Keyboard and Pointing Device 3-3 Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by pressing the Fn key and the function key. Use to the right. The special hotkey features are activated by : Johnnie Abercrombie Saved date: 12/18/98 2:51 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch03.doc Special Keys Key (s) 1 Function keys (F1 through F12) 2 Delete key 3 Num Lock key (Fn key must type or select the command then press the Enter key...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... computer, such as system idle and hard disk idle. 5. Using Timeouts Timeouts are done. Timeout values are set your own timeout values for specific components of battery conservation so that the computer works more efficiently with battery conservation to Custom. 4. In Windows NT, access the Compaq Power utility by clicking Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Power Æ Power Properties. Click the Battery Conservation Settings tab. 3. To save...
... computer, such as system idle and hard disk idle. 5. Using Timeouts Timeouts are done. Timeout values are set your own timeout values for specific components of battery conservation so that the computer works more efficiently with battery conservation to Custom. 4. In Windows NT, access the Compaq Power utility by clicking Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ double-click Power Æ Power Properties. Click the Battery Conservation Settings tab. 3. To save...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... location physically separate from your computer. In the event you lose the user password, the master password can be used to unlock a protected hard drive and reset the user password. In the Current Drive section, select the appropriate drive from your new user password. (You may use the same password you are using for the power-on or restarting the computer (Start Æ Shut Down ÆRestart). In the Set User Password section, enter your...
... location physically separate from your computer. In the event you lose the user password, the master password can be used to unlock a protected hard drive and reset the user password. In the Current Drive section, select the appropriate drive from your new user password. (You may use the same password you are using for the power-on or restarting the computer (Start Æ Shut Down ÆRestart). In the Set User Password section, enter your...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... volume. Use the volume control and mixing features available in order to the stereo headphone jack, which disables the internal speaker. If the problem appears related to enable the internal speaker. You may discover something you encounter while working may be connected properly. Headphones or speakers are connected to help diagnose and fix specific softwarerelated problems under Windows 95. Adjust the volume using Carbon Copy, a support tool that allows a Compaq technical support engineer remote access...
... volume. Use the volume control and mixing features available in order to the stereo headphone jack, which disables the internal speaker. If the problem appears related to enable the internal speaker. You may discover something you encounter while working may be connected properly. Headphones or speakers are connected to help diagnose and fix specific softwarerelated problems under Windows 95. Adjust the volume using Carbon Copy, a support tool that allows a Compaq technical support engineer remote access...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... on software installation. Network cards, audio cards and other types of Compaq qualified PC Cards. PC Card beeps are slightly loose, this , call the PC Card vendor for your card are installing PC Card device driver software and NOT Card and Socket Services software. Insert the card gently to prevent damage to function properly. Be sure you are uncertain about this can disable the system. Solving PC Card Problems CAUTION: Installing the wrong software can cause noise on Control Panel Æ double-click the PC Card...
... on software installation. Network cards, audio cards and other types of Compaq qualified PC Cards. PC Card beeps are slightly loose, this , call the PC Card vendor for your card are installing PC Card device driver software and NOT Card and Socket Services software. Insert the card gently to prevent damage to function properly. Be sure you are uncertain about this can disable the system. Solving PC Card Problems CAUTION: Installing the wrong software can cause noise on Control Panel Æ double-click the PC Card...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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... with the Compaq qualified PC PCMCIA software. Double-click Control Panel. Then use the Network Neighborhood to work in Device Manager, then click Properties to install the correct card driver. If you are running Windows 95, use the Add New Hardware wizard to select another COM port for help with configuration requirements. Double-click Control Panel. The network card design Call Compaq Customer or card driver may not be Support for assistance. Minor configuration adjustments are running Windows 95, click...
... with the Compaq qualified PC PCMCIA software. Double-click Control Panel. Then use the Network Neighborhood to work in Device Manager, then click Properties to install the correct card driver. If you are running Windows 95, use the Add New Hardware wizard to select another COM port for help with configuration requirements. Double-click Control Panel. The network card design Call Compaq Customer or card driver may not be Support for assistance. Minor configuration adjustments are running Windows 95, click...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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...: 1. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged battery pack. The card is not formatted. Computer turned off while unattended, power/suspend light is off , and information was after doing one or more of Compaq qualified PC Cards. 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. Charge the battery pack. 3. Call Compaq Customer Support for a current list of disabled. Troubleshooting 16...
...: 1. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged battery pack. The card is not formatted. Computer turned off while unattended, power/suspend light is off , and information was after doing one or more of Compaq qualified PC Cards. 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. Charge the battery pack. 3. Call Compaq Customer Support for a current list of disabled. Troubleshooting 16...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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...obtaining expansion boards, 11-2 problems. See troubleshooting removing expansion boards, 11-3 upgrading system, 11-1 memory compartment location of . See external devices problems. See troubleshooting infrared port location of . 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 components, front K keyboard components, 3-1 connecting external. NEED TO...
...obtaining expansion boards, 11-2 problems. See troubleshooting removing expansion boards, 11-3 upgrading system, 11-1 memory compartment location of . See external devices problems. See troubleshooting infrared port location of . 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 components, front K keyboard components, 3-1 connecting external. NEED TO...
Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide
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...video disc from 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 power right mouse button location of , 13-1 using cable lock, 13-2 using , 3-11 power disconnecting computer from, 5-3 leaving on computer, 5-1 problems. See troubleshooting restarting computer, 5-2 turning off computer, 5-1 turning on computer, 1-3 power cord connecting. See timeouts Power Properties. ROM drive, 7-10 diskettes from CD-ROM drive or DVD- pointing stick customizing settings, 3-12 replacing...
...video disc from 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 power right mouse button location of , 13-1 using cable lock, 13-2 using , 3-11 power disconnecting computer from, 5-3 leaving on computer, 5-1 problems. See troubleshooting restarting computer, 5-2 turning off computer, 5-1 turning on computer, 1-3 power cord connecting. See timeouts Power Properties. ROM drive, 7-10 diskettes from CD-ROM drive or DVD- pointing stick customizing settings, 3-12 replacing...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products
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... PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers.5 Prior to installing Windows NTW, the original operating system should now power off the system, swap the diskette drive for the CD-ROM drive. Proceed to have complete functionality. Armada 1700, 3500, 6500, and 7000 Families NOTE: Make sure that the system is detected. 7. The computer boots from CD." Read through the agreement by pressing PgDn. 6. To remove the original operating...
... PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers.5 Prior to installing Windows NTW, the original operating system should now power off the system, swap the diskette drive for the CD-ROM drive. Proceed to have complete functionality. Armada 1700, 3500, 6500, and 7000 Families NOTE: Make sure that the system is detected. 7. The computer boots from CD." Read through the agreement by pressing PgDn. 6. To remove the original operating...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products
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... changes are correct and choose the proper Time Zone, then click Close. 29. Proceed to install the additional drivers and support software. Click Next. CAUTION: If you not set up additional user accounts, the operating system will update the video drivers in the system. After installing Service Pack 3, see "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" to "Installing Service Pack 3 from the CD-ROM drive before setting up any networking components. The Installing Windows NTW Network screen displays...
... changes are correct and choose the proper Time Zone, then click Close. 29. Proceed to install the additional drivers and support software. Click Next. CAUTION: If you not set up additional user accounts, the operating system will update the video drivers in the system. After installing Service Pack 3, see "Installation of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" to "Installing Service Pack 3 from the CD-ROM drive before setting up any networking components. The Installing Windows NTW Network screen displays...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada Products
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... 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 SP6469 SP5644 SP3168 SP5655 SP5167 SP7129 SP2978 SP5490 SP5414 SP5628 SP4768 10 See Appendix 5, "Docking for the First Time" for information on the Compaq Website. • Since no PC Cards in Appendix 1, "Downloading Software...
... 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 SP6469 SP5644 SP3168 SP5655 SP5167 SP7129 SP2978 SP5490 SP5414 SP5628 SP4768 10 See Appendix 5, "Docking for the First Time" for information on the Compaq Website. • Since no PC Cards in Appendix 1, "Downloading Software...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Platforms
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... users to a Windows 98 machine for their systems. The Windows Maintenance Wizard includes: Disk Defragmenter; However, all Compaq notebook families. Refer to , Universal Serial Bus (USB), IEEE 1394, Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), and DVD. Power Management Win32® Driver Model (WDM) Windows Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is an integral part of the driver. Feature Universal Serial Bus (USB) Setup Enhancements Faster Shutdown Description Allows for New Generation of a single port. Multiple Display Support Support...
... users to a Windows 98 machine for their systems. The Windows Maintenance Wizard includes: Disk Defragmenter; However, all Compaq notebook families. Refer to , Universal Serial Bus (USB), IEEE 1394, Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), and DVD. Power Management Win32® Driver Model (WDM) Windows Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is an integral part of the driver. Feature Universal Serial Bus (USB) Setup Enhancements Faster Shutdown Description Allows for New Generation of a single port. Multiple Display Support Support...