Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... next time you open Recovery Manager, you have finished creating the recovery discs. To create a set of recovery discs. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you are used to start up the computer for the first time, be sure...
... next time you open Recovery Manager, you have finished creating the recovery discs. To create a set of recovery discs. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to AC power before you are used to start up the computer for the first time, be sure...
Software Updates - Windows Vista
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... or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. You may need...
... or install a BIOS update while the computer is displayed. 3. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. You may need...
Drives - Windows Vista
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..., discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives When the battery is the only source of information, observe these precautions: Before you are included with the procedures to magnetic fields. Do not use x-rays ... bay. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to clear. Refer to liquids. Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through the operating system. If you move the computer...
..., discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 2 Chapter 2 Handling drives When the battery is the only source of information, observe these precautions: Before you are included with the procedures to magnetic fields. Do not use x-rays ... bay. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to clear. Refer to liquids. Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through the operating system. If you move the computer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or...
... hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the hard drive bay. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is off or...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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...The memory capacity of electric shock and damage to the computer. 4. To add or replace a memory module: 1. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module to ...Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. Adding or replacing a memory module The computer has one memory module compartment, which is off or in the...
...The memory capacity of electric shock and damage to the computer. 4. To add or replace a memory module: 1. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module to ...Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. Adding or replacing a memory module The computer has one memory module compartment, which is off or in the...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista
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.... 12. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module with the notches on the memory module. Replace the battery. 3 Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into the memory module slot until the retention clips snap into place. c. CAUTION...
.... 12. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module with the notches on the memory module. Replace the battery. 3 Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into the memory module slot until the retention clips snap into place. c. CAUTION...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following multimedia tasks may be provided on disc, as online Help files, or on battery power. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. Before writing to a disc, close all open...
...: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following multimedia tasks may be provided on disc, as online Help files, or on battery power. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. Before writing to a disc, close all open...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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.... ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (6) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the...
.... ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. (6) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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..., remove the module to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Memory module and WLAN module compartment (5) Vents (3) Description Holds the...
..., remove the module to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Hard drive bay (4) Memory module and WLAN module compartment (5) Vents (3) Description Holds the...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 12 Chapter 2 Components
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 12 Chapter 2 Components
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... the approval markings of some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use . The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate...
... the approval markings of some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use . The service tag label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... 5 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 6 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 6 B battery bay 13 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 4 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 12 bays battery 9, 13 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 13 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 wireless... Bluetooth 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 modem approval 13 regulatory 13 service tag 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latch, battery release 9 lights battery 4 caps lock 4 drive 3 num lock 3 optical drive 7 power 3 TouchPad 2 webcam 10 wireless 3 M math...
... 5 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 6 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 6 B battery bay 13 battery bay, identifying 9 battery light, identifying 4 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery, identifying 12 bays battery 9, 13 hard drive 9 Bluetooth label 13 buttons power 4 TouchPad 2 TouchPad on/off 2 wireless... Bluetooth 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 modem approval 13 regulatory 13 service tag 13 wireless certification 13 WLAN 13 latch, battery release 9 lights battery 4 caps lock 4 drive 3 num lock 3 optical drive 7 power 3 TouchPad 2 webcam 10 wireless 3 M math...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Equipment guidelines 31 Unknown user password 32 Component replacement procedures 33 Serial number ...33 Computer feet ...33 Battery ...34 Camera module ...35 Hard drive ...37 Memory module ...39 WLAN module ...41 Optical drive ...44 Switch cover and keyboard 46 Display assembly ......50 Top cover ...55 USB board ...57 Fan ...58 Speaker assembly 59 System board ...60 Power connector cable 63 RTC battery ...65 Digital media board 67 Heat sink ...69 Processor ...71 5 Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility ...73 Changing the language of the Setup Utility...
Equipment guidelines 31 Unknown user password 32 Component replacement procedures 33 Serial number ...33 Computer feet ...33 Battery ...34 Camera module ...35 Hard drive ...37 Memory module ...39 WLAN module ...41 Optical drive ...44 Switch cover and keyboard 46 Display assembly ......50 Top cover ...55 USB board ...57 Fan ...58 Speaker assembly 59 System board ...60 Power connector cable 63 RTC battery ...65 Digital media board 67 Heat sink ...69 Processor ...71 5 Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility ...73 Changing the language of the Setup Utility...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Universal Serial Bus ...108 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries and regions 109 Requirements for specific countries and regions 110 11 Recycling Battery ...111 Display ...111 Index ...117 vii
... Universal Serial Bus ...108 10 Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countries and regions 109 Requirements for specific countries and regions 110 11 Recycling Battery ...111 Display ...111 Index ...117 vii
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled as default 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support 6-cell, 2.20-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery Security cable slot Preinstalled: Windows Vista Premium 32 Windows Vista Home Basic 32 End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter... Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module Computers equipped with 965GM system board Computers equipped with 960GL system board √ √ √ √ ...
... with 2 TouchPad buttons Supports 2-way scroll Taps enabled as default 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support 6-cell, 2.20-Ah (47-Wh) Li-ion battery Security cable slot Preinstalled: Windows Vista Premium 32 Windows Vista Home Basic 32 End-user replaceable parts: AC adapter... Battery (system) Hard drive Memory module Optical drive WLAN module Computers equipped with 965GM system board Computers equipped with 960GL system board √ √ √ √ ...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Hibernation. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Top components Buttons,.... Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the...
If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Hibernation. 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Top components Buttons,.... Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level or a critical battery level. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Bottom components Item (1) (2) (3) Component Battery bay Battery release latch Vents (3) (4) Memory/WLAN module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Function Holds the battery. Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN module slot. Holds the hard drive. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification Releases the battery from the battery bay.
It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Enable airflow to cycle on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Bottom components Item (1) (2) (3) Component Battery bay Battery release latch Vents (3) (4) Memory/WLAN module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Function Holds the battery. Contains the memory module slots and the WLAN module slot. Holds the hard drive. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification Releases the battery from the battery bay.
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...530 1.73-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) Spare part number 457313-001 454322-001 454321-001 457315-001 RTC battery 449137-001 Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) 462405-001 Power connector cable 462403-001 Base enclosure (includes rubber feet) 462400-001 Rubber... Foot Kit (not illustrated, includes 7 computer feet) 462410-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462337-001 WLAN modules Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules: ● For use in Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda...
...530 1.73-GHz processor (533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) Spare part number 457313-001 454322-001 454321-001 457315-001 RTC battery 449137-001 Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) 462405-001 Power connector cable 462403-001 Base enclosure (includes rubber feet) 462400-001 Rubber... Foot Kit (not illustrated, includes 7 computer feet) 462410-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462337-001 WLAN modules Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules: ● For use in Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda...
Compaq Presario A900 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe 449137-001 RTC battery 450586-001 Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.80-GHz processor (800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 451861-001 Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN...
..., Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe 449137-001 RTC battery 450586-001 Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.80-GHz processor (800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache, includes replacement thermal material) 451861-001 Intel 802.11a/b/g WLAN...
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...-Layer Combo Drive 462336-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 462337-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462383-001 Keyboard for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable) 462383-031 Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom (includes keyboard cable) 462383...
...-Layer Combo Drive 462336-001 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe 462337-001 6-cell, 47-Wh, 2.2-Ah battery 462383-001 Keyboard for use in the United States (includes keyboard cable) 462383-031 Keyboard for use in the United Kingdom (includes keyboard cable) 462383...