Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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SOFTPAQ DESCRIPTIONS Name 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Compaq Check Dock Utility Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Insight Management Agents Insight Management Web Agents M2E Audio Driver... 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 the touchpad pointing device Provides ...
SOFTPAQ DESCRIPTIONS Name 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Compaq Check Dock Utility Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Insight Management Agents Insight Management Web Agents M2E Audio Driver... 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 the touchpad pointing device Provides ...
Startup Guide
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b Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370700-001 June 2004 This guide explains how to set up your notebook and begin using it. It also provides battery pack, power management, and troubleshooting information.
b Startup Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 370700-001 June 2004 This guide explains how to set up your notebook and begin using it. It also provides battery pack, power management, and troubleshooting information.
Startup Guide
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... and Right Panel Components 1-3 Left Panel and Back Panel Components 1-4 Bottom Panel Components 1-5 Status Lights 1-6 Setting Up Your Notebook 1-8 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-8 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-9 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-10 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-11 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-12 Using the Documentation CD 1-12 2 Basic Operation Operating Your...
... and Right Panel Components 1-3 Left Panel and Back Panel Components 1-4 Bottom Panel Components 1-5 Status Lights 1-6 Setting Up Your Notebook 1-8 Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack 1-8 Step 2: Connect AC Power 1-9 Step 3: Connect a Phone Line 1-10 Step 4: Turn On the Notebook 1-11 Step 5: Set Up Windows 1-12 Using the Documentation CD 1-12 2 Basic Operation Operating Your...
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... Media (Select Models Only) . . . . 2-7 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 2-8 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery Power 3-1 To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning 3-3 To Recharge the Battery Pack 3-3 To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs 3-4 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-6 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 4-1 Display Problems 4-2 Hard Drive Problems 4-3 Performance Problems 4-4 Power and...
... Media (Select Models Only) . . . . 2-7 To Connect a TV to Your Notebook (Select Models Only 2-8 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery Power 3-1 To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning 3-3 To Recharge the Battery Pack 3-3 To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs 3-4 Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 3-6 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Your Notebook 4-1 Display Problems 4-2 Hard Drive Problems 4-3 Performance Problems 4-4 Power and...
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... this guide. Do not dispose of the leak. ■ Use only the power cord and battery packs indicated in a fire. There may be connected to report a gas leak in the vicinity of battery packs in this product with the notebook may explode. The following tables identify the standard external components included with Your...
... this guide. Do not dispose of the leak. ■ Use only the power cord and battery packs indicated in a fire. There may be connected to report a gas leak in the vicinity of battery packs in this product with the notebook may explode. The following tables identify the standard external components included with Your...
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Hard drive Startup Guide 1-3 Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) -
Hard drive Startup Guide 1-3 Getting Started with Your Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components 1 Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard drive activity, and battery 2 TouchPad, scroll pad, Click buttons, and an on-off button 3 Power button: turns the notebook on and off 4 Keyboard status lights 5 One-Touch buttons 6 Notebook open/close latch 7 CD-ROM, DVD, or other drive 8 Battery pack 9 Wireless on-off button and indicator light (select models only) -
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If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Then contact Customer Care. Startup Guide 1-5 Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devicesgin your country.
If you install a device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore notebook functionality. Then contact Customer Care. Startup Guide 1-5 Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components 1 Hard drive 2 Battery latch 3 RAM (memory) cover 4 Reset button 5 Mini PCI cover (no user parts inside) Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, install only a Mini PCI device authorized for use in your notebook by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devicesgin your country.
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...of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On: Notebook is on (even if the display... is off). ■ Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. ■ Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery ...
...of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On: Notebook is on (even if the display... is off). ■ Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. ■ Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery ...
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...1-8 Startup Guide When you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. To install... the battery pack: 1. Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack Å WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Getting Started with the product...
...1-8 Startup Guide When you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. To install... the battery pack: 1. Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack Å WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Getting Started with the product...
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...Guide 1-9 Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the... power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION:...
...Guide 1-9 Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the... power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION:...
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... press the power button again. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of increased power consumption, it is designed to run demanding applications at full power. Plug...
... press the power button again. To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of increased power consumption, it is designed to run demanding applications at full power. Plug...
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... Saves maximum status light is off. Powers on the Documentation CD included with your notebook. 2-2 Startup Guide Powers off . session to turn off the display Allow the system to time out. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ ...Restores network connections. Briefly press the power button. OFF-Power status light is off the notebook. and other components. ■ Maintains current session...
... Saves maximum status light is off. Powers on the Documentation CD included with your notebook. 2-2 Startup Guide Powers off . session to turn off the display Allow the system to time out. See the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in RAM. ■ Restarts quickly. ■ ...Restores network connections. Briefly press the power button. OFF-Power status light is off the notebook. and other components. ■ Maintains current session...
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Startup Guide 3-1 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery Power For information about how your notebook regulates power consumption and how you can manually reduce power consumption and extend the life of the notebook battery, see the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation CD included with your notebook.
Startup Guide 3-1 3 Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery Power For information about how your notebook regulates power consumption and how you can manually reduce power consumption and extend the life of the notebook battery, see the "Battery Packs and Power Management" chapter in the Reference Guide on the Documentation CD included with your notebook.
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... of charge remaining or as either a percentage of power. ■ Place the pointer over the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. Remove the battery pack from the notebook. On the battery pack 1. From the Windows Control Panel » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, then select the Power Meter...
... of charge remaining or as either a percentage of power. ■ Place the pointer over the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. Remove the battery pack from the notebook. On the battery pack 1. From the Windows Control Panel » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, then select the Power Meter...
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...Management To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to work while your battery pack recharges. After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not be able to turn it on the notebook model, power management settings, and ... to a critically low level. Startup Guide 3-3 The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. The notebook is normally warm when plugged into an AC outlet. If...
...Management To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to work while your battery pack recharges. After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not be able to turn it on the notebook model, power management settings, and ... to a critically low level. Startup Guide 3-3 The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. The notebook is normally warm when plugged into an AC outlet. If...
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...the wireless on -off button, turn off the wireless function when you are not using it. Battery Packs and Power Management To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs Follow these suggestions to make your battery power last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using ...it. Some PC Cards use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). ■ If your current session but will not be using it for a short while. ■ Put the notebook in Hibernation whenever you want to save your notebook has a wireless on -off button to turn ...
...the wireless on -off button, turn off the wireless function when you are not using it. Battery Packs and Power Management To Get the Most from Your Battery Packs Follow these suggestions to make your battery power last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using ...it. Some PC Cards use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). ■ If your current session but will not be using it for a short while. ■ Put the notebook in Hibernation whenever you want to save your notebook has a wireless on -off button to turn ...
Startup Guide
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... and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it . ■ Avoid using it to extend the life of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in ...use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and...
... and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it . ■ Avoid using it to extend the life of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in ...use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and...
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... your service partner. ■ In other regions, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on a battery pack. For more information about battery pack disposal. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery pack or short the contacts on the Documentation CD. 3-6 Startup Guide When...
... your service partner. ■ In other regions, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet, included with the notebook, to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on a battery pack. For more information about battery pack disposal. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery pack or short the contacts on the Documentation CD. 3-6 Startup Guide When...
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... and plug it will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter. Startup Guide 4-5 If the battery pack gets too hot, it directly into the power source and the notebook, and that the light on the adapter is fully installed and locked in place...your work, shut down . Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery pack to cool down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery pack or plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack. Troubleshooting Power and Battery Pack Problems If the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On...
... and plug it will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter. Startup Guide 4-5 If the battery pack gets too hot, it directly into the power source and the notebook, and that the light on the adapter is fully installed and locked in place...your work, shut down . Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery pack to cool down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery pack or plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack. Troubleshooting Power and Battery Pack Problems If the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On...
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...and fully charged. The lights show the charge level. ■ If available, try another battery pack. 4-6 Startup Guide Then plug in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom ... Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the...
...and fully charged. The lights show the charge level. ■ If available, try another battery pack. 4-6 Startup Guide Then plug in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using the reset button. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom ... Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the...