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... the Memory Reader Light 7-6 Inserting a Digital Memory Card 7-7 Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-8 PC Cards 7-9 Inserting a PC Card 7-10 Stopping or Removing a PC Card 7-11 Drives 7-13 Adding a Drive to the System 7-13 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-13 Caring for Drives 7-14 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-15 Memory 7-19 Increasing Memory 7-19 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-20...
... the Memory Reader Light 7-6 Inserting a Digital Memory Card 7-7 Removing a Digital Memory Card 7-8 PC Cards 7-9 Inserting a PC Card 7-10 Stopping or Removing a PC Card 7-11 Drives 7-13 Adding a Drive to the System 7-13 Using the IDE Drive Light 7-13 Caring for Drives 7-14 Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 7-15 Memory 7-19 Increasing Memory 7-19 Removing or Inserting a Memory Module 7-20...
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.... the other power/standby light is always visible on the power button is visible only when the notebook is open; Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is in standby. Off: The battery pack...
.... the other power/standby light is always visible on the power button is visible only when the notebook is open; Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light On or blinking: The internal hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is in standby. Off: The battery pack...
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... and Software Guide 1-17 Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a... soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating,...
... and Software Guide 1-17 Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. One vent is also visible on the left side of the notebook, and one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a... soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating,...
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...disable hibernation only during hibernation, it may not be disabled. To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off . When the notebook is running on the hard drive and then shuts down the notebook. To prevent loss of work to a hibernation file on battery power, hibernation is...Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not remove or replace the hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card. When you restore from hibernation. Restoring from hibernation takes a...
...disable hibernation only during hibernation, it may not be disabled. To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off . When the notebook is running on the hard drive and then shuts down the notebook. To prevent loss of work to a hibernation file on battery power, hibernation is...Do not add or remove a memory module. ■ Do not remove or replace the hard drive. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, or digital memory card. When you restore from hibernation. Restoring from hibernation takes a...
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... will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not occur. Disconnect the notebook from your current session will be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the...the following performance from your system during the discharge: ■ Any unsaved work from the external power source, but do not turn off the notebook. 7. To fully discharge the battery pack: 1. To disable hibernation: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >...
... will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not occur. Disconnect the notebook from your current session will be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the...the following performance from your system during the discharge: ■ Any unsaved work from the external power source, but do not turn off the notebook. 7. To fully discharge the battery pack: 1. To disable hibernation: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options >...
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... a destination disc. Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of playback while the notebook is writing to a disc. To return to your hard drive to a reliable external power source. To prevent the loss of work , press the power button and then restart the disc. Instead, ...copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your work and damage to a disc: ■ Before writing to a disc, connect the notebook to the destination disc. ■ Do not use , you select No: ■ ...
... a destination disc. Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of playback while the notebook is writing to a disc. To return to your hard drive to a reliable external power source. To prevent the loss of work , press the power button and then restart the disc. Instead, ...copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your work and damage to a disc: ■ Before writing to a disc, connect the notebook to the destination disc. ■ Do not use , you select No: ■ ...
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... IDE Drive Light Internal hard drive or optical drive activity is indicated by notebook model. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Drives Adding a Drive to the System The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of optical drive varies by the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light. An optional drive can also be added to the 1394 port. Hard drive capacity can be added with a microdrive PC...
... IDE Drive Light Internal hard drive or optical drive activity is indicated by notebook model. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Drives Adding a Drive to the System The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of optical drive varies by the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light. An optional drive can also be added to the 1394 port. Hard drive capacity can be added with a microdrive PC...
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... check carry-on luggage, usually while it . ■ Avoid exposing a hard drive or a diskette to the notebook or a drive and loss of magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or a diskette. ■ Do not spray a drive with cleaning products. ■ Avoid exposing a drive to the "Replacing the Internal Hard Drive" section next in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. ■ Excessive...
... check carry-on luggage, usually while it . ■ Avoid exposing a hard drive or a diskette to the notebook or a drive and loss of magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or a diskette. ■ Do not spray a drive with cleaning products. ■ Avoid exposing a drive to the "Replacing the Internal Hard Drive" section next in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. ■ Excessive...
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... remove the battery pack. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. If you ■ Save your work , do not begin this procedure until you are unsure whether the notebook is the internal hard drive. Hardware and Software Guide 7-15 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is off or in Chapter 3, "Power...
... remove the battery pack. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. If you ■ Save your work , do not begin this procedure until you are unsure whether the notebook is the internal hard drive. Hardware and Software Guide 7-15 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is off or in Chapter 3, "Power...
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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 3. To remove the hard drive, pull upward on the hard drive tab 1 to release the hard drive, and then lift the hard drive 2 out of the hard drive bay. 7-16 Hardware and Software Guide To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab 1, slide the cover 2 slightly toward the left and then lift the cover upward and away from the notebook. 4.
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 3. To remove the hard drive, pull upward on the hard drive tab 1 to release the hard drive, and then lift the hard drive 2 out of the hard drive bay. 7-16 Hardware and Software Guide To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab 1, slide the cover 2 slightly toward the left and then lift the cover upward and away from the notebook. 4.
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To insert the replacement hard drive, tilt the connector edge of the hard drive 1 downward, and then lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it is seated 2. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 5. Hardware and Software Guide 7-17
To insert the replacement hard drive, tilt the connector edge of the hard drive 1 downward, and then lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it is seated 2. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 5. Hardware and Software Guide 7-17
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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. Replace the hard drive cover. b. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. 7. a.
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. Replace the hard drive cover. b. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. 7. a.
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...When RAM is recommended that you increase RAM, it is increased, the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the larger hibernation file. ■ To display the amount of RAM in the notebook by adding memory modules to vacant memory slots or by the hibernation file: Select Start > ... file. Hardware and Software Guide 7-19 Depending on your hard drive and the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the system: Select Start > Help and Support. ■ To display both the amount of free space on your notebook model, either one or both memory slots may contain a...
...When RAM is recommended that you increase RAM, it is increased, the operating system increases the hard drive space reserved for the larger hibernation file. ■ To display the amount of RAM in the notebook by adding memory modules to vacant memory slots or by the hibernation file: Select Start > ... file. Hardware and Software Guide 7-19 Depending on your hard drive and the amount of RAM (random access memory) in the system: Select Start > Help and Support. ■ To display both the amount of free space on your notebook model, either one or both memory slots may contain a...
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... procedure, discharge yourself of static electricity by a service partner. Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to the notebook, shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before beginning this procedure. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to the... instructions, refer to the "Electrostatic Discharge" chapter in Chapter 3, "Power." 7-20 Hardware and Software Guide The memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay are unsure whether the notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the...
... procedure, discharge yourself of static electricity by a service partner. Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to the notebook, shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before beginning this procedure. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to the... instructions, refer to the "Electrostatic Discharge" chapter in Chapter 3, "Power." 7-20 Hardware and Software Guide The memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay are unsure whether the notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the...
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...the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. At the download area: a. Follow the online instructions to download your notebook. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 8-5 Access the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that is docked in an optional docking.... ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any ROM update that provides software for your selection to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. ...
...the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. At the download area: a. Follow the online instructions to download your notebook. 2. Hardware and Software Guide 8-5 Access the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that is docked in an optional docking.... ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any ROM update that provides software for your selection to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. ...
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If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier to the folder on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C.) Then follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen ...Hardware and Software Guide Follow any instructions that are displayed: 1. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive containing the update. 3. To open the folder, and then double-click the file with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The...
If no instructions are displayed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier to the folder on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk C.) Then follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen ...Hardware and Software Guide Follow any instructions that are displayed: 1. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive containing the update. 3. To open the folder, and then double-click the file with an .exe extension-for example, Filename.exe. (The...
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...other identifier of the SoftPaq you want to the hard drive.) b. At the download area: a. Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. 3. To open Windows Explorer. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook. 2. Write down the date, name, or ... than the ROM: 1. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive. 5. Access the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that provides software for your notebook and access the SoftPaq you plan to download. (You may need this information to...
...other identifier of the SoftPaq you want to the hard drive.) b. At the download area: a. Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. 3. To open Windows Explorer. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook. 2. Write down the date, name, or ... than the ROM: 1. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the hard drive. 5. Access the page at the http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport Web site that provides software for your notebook and access the SoftPaq you plan to download. (You may need this information to...
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....compaq.com/consumersupport Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the destination folder. 8-8 Hardware and Software Guide If you have downloaded. 8. In the destination folder, select the name or number of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive...
....compaq.com/consumersupport Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-for most downloads from the destination folder. 8-8 Hardware and Software Guide If you have downloaded. 8. In the destination folder, select the name or number of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive...
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... advanced users only, refer to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. The "Press to change boot order...the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to change the boot order. 8-16 Hardware and Software Guide The " to the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive ...
... advanced users only, refer to boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt for a Network Service Boot. The "Press to change boot order...the notebook is started or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the prompt to change the boot order. 8-16 Hardware and Software Guide The " to the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. The Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive ...
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... inserting 3-26 low-battery conditions 3-17 monitoring charge 3-15 recycling 3-28 removing 3-25 storing 3-27 battery pack release latch 1-17, 3-25 bays battery 1-17, 1-19 hard drive 1-17 See also compartments BIOS information, displaying 6-2, 8-3 Hardware and Software Guide Index-1 Index 1394 port 1-14, 7-3 A AC adapter 1-18 AC power vs. See docking device...
... inserting 3-26 low-battery conditions 3-17 monitoring charge 3-15 recycling 3-28 removing 3-25 storing 3-27 battery pack release latch 1-17, 3-25 bays battery 1-17, 1-19 hard drive 1-17 See also compartments BIOS information, displaying 6-2, 8-3 Hardware and Software Guide Index-1 Index 1394 port 1-14, 7-3 A AC adapter 1-18 AC power vs. See docking device...