Armada Family Software Overview
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... changes to the system configuration. Power-On Password Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site The power-on password prevents an unauthorized user to power on password allows the user to enable QuickLock, a hot-key combination used to lock the keyboard. If QuickLock is enabled, the user can elect to have the keyboard locked when the computer enters suspend mode, or the user can have the screen blanked when QuickLock is supported under Windows 95. Armada...
... changes to the system configuration. Power-On Password Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site The power-on password prevents an unauthorized user to power on password allows the user to enable QuickLock, a hot-key combination used to lock the keyboard. If QuickLock is enabled, the user can elect to have the keyboard locked when the computer enters suspend mode, or the user can have the screen blanked when QuickLock is supported under Windows 95. Armada...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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... screen or flashing computer display when connected to restore on the Power Management the image on the screen. Power to switch the display. Screen save was switched to the the image is turned Turn on the computer Press the Fn+F4 hotkeys to the monitor is on . The image is from the computer display to the computer screen. monitor. Incorrect display device drivers Select Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ are installed or incorrect Display icon, and set the display type...
... screen or flashing computer display when connected to restore on the Power Management the image on the screen. Power to switch the display. Screen save was switched to the the image is turned Turn on the computer Press the Fn+F4 hotkeys to the monitor is on . The image is from the computer display to the computer screen. monitor. Incorrect display device drivers Select Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ are installed or incorrect Display icon, and set the display type...
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...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... the new location from Control Panel Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend. In Windows NT 4.0, create a general level of Hibernation file. Select the AC Energy Saver On radio button. 3. Managing Power 4-17 You can be logged off a network when the monitor enters low-power mode. To set a hard drive timeout, select a timeout in the Screen Save drop-down list. NOTE: You will not be lost. Enable/Disable Hibernation. Select Power (or Compaq Power...
... the new location from Control Panel Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend. In Windows NT 4.0, create a general level of Hibernation file. Select the AC Energy Saver On radio button. 3. Managing Power 4-17 You can be logged off a network when the monitor enters low-power mode. To set a hard drive timeout, select a timeout in the Screen Save drop-down list. NOTE: You will not be lost. Enable/Disable Hibernation. Select Power (or Compaq Power...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... power preference settings-Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower Management. s The Fn+F7 hotkeys open the Power Schemes window. s The preferences you formerly accessed in Power Properties window in the Windows 98 Power Management Properties window. If you are accustomed to a PC Card is managed by the operating system. For information about setting all Power Management preferences except the following, refer to remove the PC Card. Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98 To access most of the power preference options you formerly set...
... power preference settings-Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower Management. s The Fn+F7 hotkeys open the Power Schemes window. s The preferences you formerly accessed in Power Properties window in the Windows 98 Power Management Properties window. If you are accustomed to a PC Card is managed by the operating system. For information about setting all Power Management preferences except the following, refer to remove the PC Card. Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98 To access most of the power preference options you formerly set...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... Processor drop-down list box. PC Card Modem-To turn off power to an optional PC Card modem, remove the PC Card from the computer. Screen Brightness and Processor Speed-To set a custom battery conservation level, use one of the following methods: s Press the Fn+F8 hotkeys. s Right click the power meter icon in the system tray, click Adjust Power PropertiesÅBattery Conservation Settings tab. Setting Power Preferences in Windows 2000 Professional You can...
... Processor drop-down list box. PC Card Modem-To turn off power to an optional PC Card modem, remove the PC Card from the computer. Screen Brightness and Processor Speed-To set a custom battery conservation level, use one of the following methods: s Press the Fn+F8 hotkeys. s Right click the power meter icon in the system tray, click Adjust Power PropertiesÅBattery Conservation Settings tab. Setting Power Preferences in Windows 2000 Professional You can...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... is enabled, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅInfraredÅOptions tab, then clear the Search for and Provide Status for Devices in the system, clear the Auto insert notification check box. Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95 s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower. Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98 s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Schemes tab, then create a power scheme that conserves battery power. Then select a low screen brightness. Managing Power 4-25...
... is enabled, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅInfraredÅOptions tab, then clear the Search for and Provide Status for Devices in the system, clear the Auto insert notification check box. Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95 s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower. Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98 s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Schemes tab, then create a power scheme that conserves battery power. Then select a low screen brightness. Managing Power 4-25...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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s The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing your hard drive. The setup password may also be used to log into Windows NT 4.0. s Login Password (Windows NT 4.0 Only) is turned on, restarted, or resumed from Suspend or Hibernation. s The power-on it is used by network administrators to disable devices and prevent unauthorized use of the hard drive even if the drive is running. When combined with the previously mentioned security features, prevents...
s The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing your hard drive. The setup password may also be used to log into Windows NT 4.0. s Login Password (Windows NT 4.0 Only) is turned on, restarted, or resumed from Suspend or Hibernation. s The power-on it is used by network administrators to disable devices and prevent unauthorized use of the hard drive even if the drive is running. When combined with the previously mentioned security features, prevents...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... the not functional. the release. Audio drivers not installed Use the Fn+F5 hotkeys to the audio driver documentation for instructions on installing audio drivers for third party drivers. 16-2 Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems Problem Possible Cause Computer appears Software control of locked up the system volume. Let it cool down . Contact your Compaq authorized service provider or the Customer Support Center. Solution Press and hold the Power button for the Power button. If the problem appears related...
... the not functional. the release. Audio drivers not installed Use the Fn+F5 hotkeys to the audio driver documentation for instructions on installing audio drivers for third party drivers. 16-2 Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems Problem Possible Cause Computer appears Software control of locked up the system volume. Let it cool down . Contact your Compaq authorized service provider or the Customer Support Center. Solution Press and hold the Power button for the Power button. If the problem appears related...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... use the Add New Hardware wizard to select another COM port for a current list of Compaq-qualified PC Cards. Call Compaq Customer Support or the PC Card vendor for the PC Card to install the correct card driver. Solving PC Card Problems Continued Problem Possible Cause Solution Computer beeps Card design or card only once when a driver may not be PC Card is not properly installed or configured. Continued Troubleshooting 16-31 Minor configuration adjustments are running Windows NT 4.0, click StartàControl PanelàNetworks...
... use the Add New Hardware wizard to select another COM port for a current list of Compaq-qualified PC Cards. Call Compaq Customer Support or the PC Card vendor for the PC Card to install the correct card driver. Solving PC Card Problems Continued Problem Possible Cause Solution Computer beeps Card design or card only once when a driver may not be PC Card is not properly installed or configured. Continued Troubleshooting 16-31 Minor configuration adjustments are running Windows NT 4.0, click StartàControl PanelàNetworks...
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..., 1-6 PC Card slots, 1-4 Pointing Stick, 1-2 Power connector, 1-6 Power switch, 1-1 Power/Suspend light, 1-2 Serial connector, 1-6 Speaker ports, 1-2 Standby/Suspend switch, 1-1 Stereo speaker jack, 1-4 Stereo speakers, 1-2 Tilt feet, 1-3 TouchPad, 1-2 USB connector, 1-6 Video-out jack, 1-5 Volume Control buttons, 1-2 Lock provision, 1-4 low-battery condition, 4-5 LS-120 Drive, 5-9 M maintenance updating system ROM, 12-1, 12-2 master password, 13-12 Maximum Performance mode, 4-20 changing, 4-21 combining, 4-21 memory checking amount, 11-1 inserting memory expansion board, 11-2 obtaining memory...
..., 1-6 PC Card slots, 1-4 Pointing Stick, 1-2 Power connector, 1-6 Power switch, 1-1 Power/Suspend light, 1-2 Serial connector, 1-6 Speaker ports, 1-2 Standby/Suspend switch, 1-1 Stereo speaker jack, 1-4 Stereo speakers, 1-2 Tilt feet, 1-3 TouchPad, 1-2 USB connector, 1-6 Video-out jack, 1-5 Volume Control buttons, 1-2 Lock provision, 1-4 low-battery condition, 4-5 LS-120 Drive, 5-9 M maintenance updating system ROM, 12-1, 12-2 master password, 13-12 Maximum Performance mode, 4-20 changing, 4-21 combining, 4-21 memory checking amount, 11-1 inserting memory expansion board, 11-2 obtaining memory...
Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide
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.... as follows. Using the Power or Power Meter Tab The Power tab, called the Power Meter tab in Windows 98, is displayed in the system, clear the Show the Status of All Batteries check box. Open battery meter in Windows 95 and Windows 98. Managing Power 5-9 Enable/disable an on-screen Left-click the icon, select or clear critical low-battery warning. Access the Power tab in the popup window. Display charge information as Left...
.... as follows. Using the Power or Power Meter Tab The Power tab, called the Power Meter tab in Windows 98, is displayed in the system, clear the Show the Status of All Batteries check box. Open battery meter in Windows 95 and Windows 98. Managing Power 5-9 Enable/disable an on-screen Left-click the icon, select or clear critical low-battery warning. Access the Power tab in the popup window. Display charge information as Left...
Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide
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... Windows NT 4.0, create a general level of Hibernation file. Select the AC Energy Saver On radio button. 3. Change location of power use check box. s Hard drive timeout. NOTE: You will not be lost. Preference Procedure from the Drive for s Screen save timeout. Select Power (or Compaq Power)Å Hibernation tab, then select the new location from Control Panel Set computer to PC Card Modem when not in the Screen Save drop-down list. To enable...
... Windows NT 4.0, create a general level of Hibernation file. Select the AC Energy Saver On radio button. 3. Change location of power use check box. s Hard drive timeout. NOTE: You will not be lost. Preference Procedure from the Drive for s Screen save timeout. Select Power (or Compaq Power)Å Hibernation tab, then select the new location from Control Panel Set computer to PC Card Modem when not in the Screen Save drop-down list. To enable...
Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide
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... a battery pack-Select the Battery Conservation Settings tab, then select a percent from the Brightness drop-down list. s The Fn+F7 hotkeys open the Power Schemes window. Managing Power 5-15 s The preferences you formerly accessed in Power Properties window in the Windows 98 Power Management Properties window. For information about setting all Power Management preferences except the following, refer to remove the PC Card. However, in Windows 98 To access most of the power preference options you formerly set at Start...
... a battery pack-Select the Battery Conservation Settings tab, then select a percent from the Brightness drop-down list. s The Fn+F7 hotkeys open the Power Schemes window. Managing Power 5-15 s The preferences you formerly accessed in Power Properties window in the Windows 98 Power Management Properties window. For information about setting all Power Management preferences except the following, refer to remove the PC Card. However, in Windows 98 To access most of the power preference options you formerly set at Start...
Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide
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... the disk drive. Managing Power 5-17 t If you are using a PC Card modem, click the PC-Card Modems tab, then select the Turn Off PC-Card Modems When Not in Windows 98 s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Schemes tab, then create a power scheme that conserves battery power. Conserving Battery Power in Use check box. Then select a low screen brightness. s If a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is enabled, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅInfraredÅOptions tab, then clear the...
... the disk drive. Managing Power 5-17 t If you are using a PC Card modem, click the PC-Card Modems tab, then select the Turn Off PC-Card Modems When Not in Windows 98 s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Schemes tab, then create a power scheme that conserves battery power. Conserving Battery Power in Use check box. Then select a low screen brightness. s If a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is enabled, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅInfraredÅOptions tab, then clear the...
Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide
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... the use a country-specific modem cable adapter. Click StartÅSettingsÅControl Panel. 2. Click the Add/Remove button. 5. To plug the modem cable into Windows NT 4.0 with Administrator privileges. Click Yes to the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com/support/portables. Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Telephone jacks vary by country. To uninstall the modem software and hardware under Windows NT 4.0, you must log into a different type...
... the use a country-specific modem cable adapter. Click StartÅSettingsÅControl Panel. 2. Click the Add/Remove button. 5. To plug the modem cable into Windows NT 4.0 with Administrator privileges. Click Yes to the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com/support/portables. Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Telephone jacks vary by country. To uninstall the modem software and hardware under Windows NT 4.0, you must log into a different type...
Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide
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... to install a mouse device driver. If the condition persists, contact your computer? s Have you installed all cables connected properly and securely? s Is the computer turned on and is configured just for you, problems you may not be unique. For example, if you are using a mouse, you encounter while working may need to exit properly can resolve easily by yourself. s Have you have a fully charged battery pack installed...
... to install a mouse device driver. If the condition persists, contact your computer? s Have you installed all cables connected properly and securely? s Is the computer turned on and is configured just for you, problems you may not be unique. For example, if you are using a mouse, you encounter while working may need to exit properly can resolve easily by yourself. s Have you have a fully charged battery pack installed...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... you locate information on computer models with "FL5," "FL6," "FM," "FV," and "FW." 4 Email-accesses your computer questions. This key is present only on an external mouse. 12 Fn key Used with config. codes beginning with local weather, news, sports, and financial information. codes beginning with config. Table 1-8 Keyboard Components Item Component Function 1 Information-links directly to Compaq Armada user information for quick answers to your default...
... you locate information on computer models with "FL5," "FL6," "FM," "FV," and "FW." 4 Email-accesses your computer questions. This key is present only on an external mouse. 12 Fn key Used with config. codes beginning with local weather, news, sports, and financial information. codes beginning with config. Table 1-8 Keyboard Components Item Component Function 1 Information-links directly to Compaq Armada user information for quick answers to your default...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series Maintenance and Service Guide
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... defines each model's features. The computer model designation is made, end user must make a one-time selection between Windows 95 and Windows 98. Table 1-1 Compaq Armada E500 Model Naming Convention Key A E 5 P3 700 T5X 18 V M 64 58 N S F 1 2 3 4 5-6 7-9 10-12 13-14 15 16 17-19 20-21 22 23 24 Key Description Options 1 Brand designator A = Armada 2 Segment designator E = Expansion 3 Series 5 = 500 4 Blank 5-6 Processor type P3 = Intel...
... defines each model's features. The computer model designation is made, end user must make a one-time selection between Windows 95 and Windows 98. Table 1-1 Compaq Armada E500 Model Naming Convention Key A E 5 P3 700 T5X 18 V M 64 58 N S F 1 2 3 4 5-6 7-9 10-12 13-14 15 16 17-19 20-21 22 23 24 Key Description Options 1 Brand designator A = Armada 2 Segment designator E = Expansion 3 Series 5 = 500 4 Blank 5-6 Processor type P3 = Intel...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series Maintenance and Service Guide
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...13 C cables, 4-2 caps lock key illustrated, 1-20 light illustrated, 1-22 CD-ROM drive illustrated, 3-2, 3-11 space saver illustrated, 3-10 spare part number, 3-9, 3-11 specifications, 6-7 combination modem/NIC card installing, 5-6 Type II V.90 spare part number, 3-9, 5-5 Compaq utilities, 2-9 computer components bottom, 1-24 keyboard, 1-20, 1-22 left side, 1-16 rear, 1-18 top, 1-14 features, 1-8 feet, 5-4 illustrated, 3-10 models, 1-2, 1-4 specifications, 6-1 Computer Setup, 2-9 Configuration Management, 1-13 configuration utilities, 2-9 connector pin assignments, A-1 connectors, 4-2 CPU base...
...13 C cables, 4-2 caps lock key illustrated, 1-20 light illustrated, 1-22 CD-ROM drive illustrated, 3-2, 3-11 space saver illustrated, 3-10 spare part number, 3-9, 3-11 specifications, 6-7 combination modem/NIC card installing, 5-6 Type II V.90 spare part number, 3-9, 5-5 Compaq utilities, 2-9 computer components bottom, 1-24 keyboard, 1-20, 1-22 left side, 1-16 rear, 1-18 top, 1-14 features, 1-8 feet, 5-4 illustrated, 3-10 models, 1-2, 1-4 specifications, 6-1 Computer Setup, 2-9 Configuration Management, 1-13 configuration utilities, 2-9 connector pin assignments, A-1 connectors, 4-2 CPU base...
