Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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... display device drivers Select Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ are installed or incorrect Display icon, and set . computer supports. Energy Star Monitor is set the display type and resolution is selected Press any key or move the mouse to the monitor is distorted. the three display possibilities until image simultaneously. Table 2-6 Solving External Monitor Problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s) Screen is distorted. Screen save was initiated. Display on the computer screen or flashing computer display when connected...
... display device drivers Select Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ are installed or incorrect Display icon, and set . computer supports. Energy Star Monitor is set the display type and resolution is selected Press any key or move the mouse to the monitor is distorted. the three display possibilities until image simultaneously. Table 2-6 Solving External Monitor Problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s) Screen is distorted. Screen save was initiated. Display on the computer screen or flashing computer display when connected...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... to create a startup disk (recommended) and up all updated drivers and deliverables needed ," for the installation process and observed anomalies that you will not receive the same level of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements." Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 3 Introduction This white paper discusses installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) on determining your system meets the minimum hardware requirements...
... to create a startup disk (recommended) and up all updated drivers and deliverables needed ," for the installation process and observed anomalies that you will not receive the same level of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements." Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 3 Introduction This white paper discusses installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) on determining your system meets the minimum hardware requirements...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... PC Cards in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. 1. Make sure that you update the Emergency Repair Disk by choosing !Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Emergency Repair Disk. Install any operating system. Check for the first time. b. Update the System BIOS ROMpaq. 3. Before you upgrade your Armada Portable for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. It is undocked external peripheral devices are disconnected, and there are installing Microsoft Windows Me on a clean hard hard drive. Installation Order: All software...
... PC Cards in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. 1. Make sure that you update the Emergency Repair Disk by choosing !Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Emergency Repair Disk. Install any operating system. Check for the first time. b. Update the System BIOS ROMpaq. 3. Before you upgrade your Armada Portable for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. It is undocked external peripheral devices are disconnected, and there are installing Microsoft Windows Me on a clean hard hard drive. Installation Order: All software...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... new copy of available drivers and enhancements. Select the Locate Software button. Reconnect external peripherals and PC Cards and configure each separately. Select Windows 98 from Windows 98: 1. The SoftPaqs required to date list of the Windows Me Operating System. Manual Upgrade from the Operating System list. 4. Insert the computer into the docking station, if necessary. 5. Windows Me OS Installation: Refer to the Microsoft provided Quick Start Guide and follow the onscreen instructions to install...
... new copy of available drivers and enhancements. Select the Locate Software button. Reconnect external peripherals and PC Cards and configure each separately. Select Windows 98 from Windows 98: 1. The SoftPaqs required to date list of the Windows Me Operating System. Manual Upgrade from the Operating System list. 4. Insert the computer into the docking station, if necessary. 5. Windows Me OS Installation: Refer to the Microsoft provided Quick Start Guide and follow the onscreen instructions to install...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... Armada E500/V300 Armada M300 Current System ROM Version 686H_2000.0804 B 686N_2000.0826 A 686R_2000.0808 A A. It is highly recommended that these be removed before you choose to manually upgrade to be removed from your Armada notebook have been installed. Properly shutdown your system requires to Windows Me, a number of the specific drivers and support software for a list of deliverables that all of Compaq value-added drivers, utilities, and applications must be manually turned...
... Armada E500/V300 Armada M300 Current System ROM Version 686H_2000.0804 B 686N_2000.0826 A 686R_2000.0808 A A. It is highly recommended that these be removed before you choose to manually upgrade to be removed from your Armada notebook have been installed. Properly shutdown your system requires to Windows Me, a number of the specific drivers and support software for a list of deliverables that all of Compaq value-added drivers, utilities, and applications must be manually turned...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... Internet resources are available for installation support for the touchpad pointing device Provides users with an easy to install compilation of hardware-enabling operating system enhancements and fixes System Firmware Allows homologation of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated Video hardware Enables system administrator to update client ROM and setup over the network Allows users to access Compaq security options Provides added functionality for your Armada...
... Internet resources are available for installation support for the touchpad pointing device Provides users with an easy to install compilation of hardware-enabling operating system enhancements and fixes System Firmware Allows homologation of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated Video hardware Enables system administrator to update client ROM and setup over the network Allows users to access Compaq security options Provides added functionality for your Armada...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... Easy Access Buttons being assigned. 5. Using the Keyboard 2-13 In the Button Assignment box, type the filename, program, or website address (URL) to the Internet. Adding Easy Access Buttons Schemes Schemes are a collection of up your Internet Service Provider (ISP), each of the scheme to be assigned to the computer. You can also connect an external Compaq keyboard to the button. 6. or Click StartÅSettingsÅ Control PanelÅ...
... Easy Access Buttons being assigned. 5. Using the Keyboard 2-13 In the Button Assignment box, type the filename, program, or website address (URL) to the Internet. Adding Easy Access Buttons Schemes Schemes are a collection of up your Internet Service Provider (ISP), each of the scheme to be assigned to the computer. You can also connect an external Compaq keyboard to the button. 6. or Click StartÅSettingsÅ Control PanelÅ...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... removing the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of fire and burns if the battery pack is on using Hibernation, see Chapter 4. ! Replace only with the Compaq spare designated for this product. For more information on , each battery pack will recharge in less than five hours. Battery packs are installed, one time. With the computer turned...
... removing the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of fire and burns if the battery pack is on using Hibernation, see Chapter 4. ! Replace only with the Compaq spare designated for this product. For more information on , each battery pack will recharge in less than five hours. Battery packs are installed, one time. With the computer turned...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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...+F8 hotkeys, then click the Power Meter tab. s In Windows 98 select StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Meter tab, then select the Show Power Meter on the taskbar check box. To display the battery meter icon in the taskbar s In Windows 95 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPowerÅPower tab, then select the Show Battery Meter on the taskbar, click Open Power Meter. Displaying Power...
...+F8 hotkeys, then click the Power Meter tab. s In Windows 98 select StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Meter tab, then select the Show Power Meter on the taskbar check box. To display the battery meter icon in the taskbar s In Windows 95 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPowerÅPower tab, then select the Show Battery Meter on the taskbar, click Open Power Meter. Displaying Power...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... Drive for s Screen save timeout. Change location of power use check box. You can be logged off power to an optional PC Card modem Select Power (or Compaq Power)Å PC-Card Modems tab, then select Turn Off Power to PC Card Modem when not in the Hard Disk Idle drop-down list. NOTE: You will not be lost. Select Power (or Compaq Power)Å Hibernation tab, then select the new location from Control Panel Set computer to enter a low-power mode following a screen...
... Drive for s Screen save timeout. Change location of power use check box. You can be logged off power to an optional PC Card modem Select Power (or Compaq Power)Å PC-Card Modems tab, then select Turn Off Power to PC Card Modem when not in the Hard Disk Idle drop-down list. NOTE: You will not be lost. Select Power (or Compaq Power)Å Hibernation tab, then select the new location from Control Panel Set computer to enter a low-power mode following a screen...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... an optional PC Card modem, remove the PC Card from the Conservation Level drop-down list box. Select a conservation level from the Conservation Level dropdown list box. Select Custom from the drop-down list box. s Click StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅ Power Options iconÅBattery Conservation Settings tab. Screen Brightness and Processor Speed-To set a custom battery conservation level, use one of the following methods: s Press the Fn+F8 hotkeys...
... an optional PC Card modem, remove the PC Card from the Conservation Level drop-down list box. Select a conservation level from the Conservation Level dropdown list box. Select Custom from the drop-down list box. s Click StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅ Power Options iconÅBattery Conservation Settings tab. Screen Brightness and Processor Speed-To set a custom battery conservation level, use one of the following methods: s Press the Fn+F8 hotkeys...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... Disk Drives tab, set a low When Powered By Batteries timeout for Devices in the system, clear the Auto insert notification check box. s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅBattery Conservation Settings. For more information about infrared, refer to Chapter 8. Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98 s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Schemes tab, then create a power scheme that conserves battery power. s If a CD or DVD drive is cleared. Then select a low screen brightness...
... Disk Drives tab, set a low When Powered By Batteries timeout for Devices in the system, clear the Auto insert notification check box. s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅBattery Conservation Settings. For more information about infrared, refer to Chapter 8. Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98 s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Schemes tab, then create a power scheme that conserves battery power. s If a CD or DVD drive is cleared. Then select a low screen brightness...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... Area Network (available on select models) 7-3 At the driver location prompt, type the path to confirm the removal. 4. If you start the computer, the computer displays the New Hardware Found "PCI Ethernet Controller" dialog box. 1. Select the Next button, then continue to select the Next button on succeeding screens until the computer copies the LAN files. 4. To complete the installation of programs. 2. Select StartÅSettingsÅControl Panel, then...
... Area Network (available on select models) 7-3 At the driver location prompt, type the path to confirm the removal. 4. If you start the computer, the computer displays the New Hardware Found "PCI Ethernet Controller" dialog box. 1. Select the Next button, then continue to select the Next button on succeeding screens until the computer copies the LAN files. 4. To complete the installation of programs. 2. Select StartÅSettingsÅControl Panel, then...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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...'s instructions. PC Card Device Drivers Device drivers are not enabled after being installed. Do not install any other vendors over software preinstalled on the computer such as network cards, Global Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards, audio cards, and multifunction cards, require an additional PC Card-specific software device driver to do so. CAUTION: Compaq has tested the PC Card software preinstalled on the computer. To view or configure the adapter in your PC Card under Windows 95 or Windows 98, access the Device Manager (StartÅ SettingsÅControl Panel...
...'s instructions. PC Card Device Drivers Device drivers are not enabled after being installed. Do not install any other vendors over software preinstalled on the computer such as network cards, Global Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards, audio cards, and multifunction cards, require an additional PC Card-specific software device driver to do so. CAUTION: Compaq has tested the PC Card software preinstalled on the computer. To view or configure the adapter in your PC Card under Windows 95 or Windows 98, access the Device Manager (StartÅ SettingsÅControl Panel...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... internal hard drive. s DriveLock security prevents unauthorized use of multiple computers in a different computer. s The cable lock provision allows you to disable devices and prevent unauthorized use of the computer. s The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing your BIOS from unauthorized access. s Login Password (Windows NT 4.0 Only) is used by network administrators to prevent unauthorized removal of the computer when it from unauthorized access. s Quick Controls clear the screen and disable the keyboard and other input devices...
... internal hard drive. s DriveLock security prevents unauthorized use of multiple computers in a different computer. s The cable lock provision allows you to disable devices and prevent unauthorized use of the computer. s The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing your BIOS from unauthorized access. s Login Password (Windows NT 4.0 Only) is used by network administrators to prevent unauthorized removal of the computer when it from unauthorized access. s Quick Controls clear the screen and disable the keyboard and other input devices...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... sound System beeps have a problem with the software. Remove the audio device in an exceedingly hot environment. Solution Press and hold the Power button for the Power button. the release. Contact your Compaq authorized service provider or the Customer Support Center. The fan is not turn up the system volume. Power button is configured just for third party drivers. 16-2 Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems Problem Possible Cause Computer appears Software control of locked up and will the Power switch...
... sound System beeps have a problem with the software. Remove the audio device in an exceedingly hot environment. Solution Press and hold the Power button for the Power button. the release. Contact your Compaq authorized service provider or the Customer Support Center. The fan is not turn up the system volume. Power button is configured just for third party drivers. 16-2 Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems Problem Possible Cause Computer appears Software control of locked up and will the Power switch...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... more touching. If the Device Manager indicates an IRQ conflict, reassign the IRQ number for both computers. There is within 1.5 feet (about 0.5 meters) apart. There is a parity conflict. One computer does not have an IrDAcompliant infrared port. line) from the other . Select the same parity setting for one port is a conflict with another computer Possible Cause Solution The required software Install...
... more touching. If the Device Manager indicates an IRQ conflict, reassign the IRQ number for both computers. There is within 1.5 feet (about 0.5 meters) apart. There is a parity conflict. One computer does not have an IrDAcompliant infrared port. line) from the other . Select the same parity setting for one port is a conflict with another computer Possible Cause Solution The required software Install...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... Lock function is off the computer, reconnect the external keyboard, then turn on password to the network. n Proper Network Client is not connected to exit QuickLock. Solving Keyboard Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Embedded numeric keypad on the computer keyboard is disabled Screen is on updating or reinstalling drivers. Enter your power-on the computer. Turn off . Problem Cannot connect to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Solution Verify that the: n Network Adapter is listed. Go to Device Manager...
... Lock function is off the computer, reconnect the external keyboard, then turn on password to the network. n Proper Network Client is not connected to exit QuickLock. Solving Keyboard Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Embedded numeric keypad on the computer keyboard is disabled Screen is on updating or reinstalling drivers. Enter your power-on the computer. Turn off . Problem Cannot connect to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Solution Verify that the: n Network Adapter is listed. Go to Device Manager...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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... with a system board serial device (e.g., mouse). Minor configuration adjustments are needed for help with error messages during system restart Modem/fax PC Card does not work Network PC Card does not work in Device Manager, then click Properties to work The PC Card is not configured correctly. Click the modem icon in the network operating system environment. Then use the Add New Hardware wizard to install the correct card driver. Call Compaq Customer Support for a current list of Compaq-qualified PC Cards. Continued Troubleshooting 16-31...
... with a system board serial device (e.g., mouse). Minor configuration adjustments are needed for help with error messages during system restart Modem/fax PC Card does not work Network PC Card does not work in Device Manager, then click Properties to work The PC Card is not configured correctly. Click the modem icon in the network operating system environment. Then use the Add New Hardware wizard to install the correct card driver. Call Compaq Customer Support for a current list of Compaq-qualified PC Cards. Continued Troubleshooting 16-31...
Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide
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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...