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To add a new scheme: 1. Double-click the Easy Access Buttons icon located on Add. 3. In the Button Name box, type a name for each Easy Access Button will perform different functions depending on the external keyboard will only work for the scheme that is currently selected. In the Button Assignment box, type the filename, program, or website address (URL) to be connected to the Internet. Repeat Steps 4 and...
To add a new scheme: 1. Double-click the Easy Access Buttons icon located on Add. 3. In the Button Name box, type a name for each Easy Access Button will perform different functions depending on the external keyboard will only work for the scheme that is currently selected. In the Button Assignment box, type the filename, program, or website address (URL) to be connected to the Internet. Repeat Steps 4 and...
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... to a fully charged battery pack or AC power source. Battery packs are installed, one battery pack installed, turn off , each battery pack will recharge in fire or water. With the computer turned on using Suspend, see Chapter 4. Before removing a battery pack when the computer is in the computer (third battery pack) With the computer turned off the computer or initiate Hibernation before removing a battery, or connect to three...
... to a fully charged battery pack or AC power source. Battery packs are installed, one battery pack installed, turn off , each battery pack will recharge in fire or water. With the computer turned on using Suspend, see Chapter 4. Before removing a battery pack when the computer is in the computer (third battery pack) With the computer turned off the computer or initiate Hibernation before removing a battery, or connect to three...
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... on external power or on the taskbar check box. s In Windows 98 select StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Meter tab, then select the Show Power Meter on the taskbar, click Open Power Meter. s In Windows NT 4.0 the battery meter icon displays in Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional, changes shape to indicate whether the computer is charging. s In Windows 2000 Professional select StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅPower OptionsÅ...
... on external power or on the taskbar check box. s In Windows 98 select StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅPower ManagementÅPower Meter tab, then select the Show Power Meter on the taskbar, click Open Power Meter. s In Windows NT 4.0 the battery meter icon displays in Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional, changes shape to indicate whether the computer is charging. s In Windows 2000 Professional select StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅPower OptionsÅ...
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..., turn off , unsaved work can enter settings for Hibernation File drop-down list. Select Power (or Compaq Power)Å Hibernation tab, then select the On or Off button. s Hard drive timeout. Select Compaq PowerÅAC Energy Saver tab. 2. To set a screen save timeout. Change location of power use check box. In Windows NT 4.0, create a general level of Hibernation file. s Energy-saving monitor timeout. 1. NOTE: You will not be lost. Enable/Disable...
..., turn off , unsaved work can enter settings for Hibernation File drop-down list. Select Power (or Compaq Power)Å Hibernation tab, then select the On or Off button. s Hard drive timeout. Select Compaq PowerÅAC Energy Saver tab. 2. To set a screen save timeout. Change location of power use check box. In Windows NT 4.0, create a general level of Hibernation file. s Energy-saving monitor timeout. 1. NOTE: You will not be lost. Enable/Disable...
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... remove the PC Card. Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98 To access most of the power preference options you formerly accessed in Power Properties window in Windows 98 s Processor speed is to your Windows 98 documentation. To set a screen brightness level that applies when the computer is running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 on a Compaq portable computer-You will find most power preference settings-Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower Management. s The Fn+F7 hotkeys open...
... remove the PC Card. Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98 To access most of the power preference options you formerly accessed in Power Properties window in Windows 98 s Processor speed is to your Windows 98 documentation. To set a screen brightness level that applies when the computer is running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 on a Compaq portable computer-You will find most power preference settings-Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower Management. s The Fn+F7 hotkeys open...
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... the Conservation Level dropdown list box. Screen Brightness and Processor Speed-To set a custom battery conservation level, use one of the following methods: s Press the Fn+F8 hotkeys. Select Custom from the drop-down list box. s Click StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower Options iconÅBattery Conservation Settings tab. PC Card Modem-To turn off power to an optional PC Card modem, remove the PC Card from the drop-down list box. Select a conservation...
... the Conservation Level dropdown list box. Screen Brightness and Processor Speed-To set a custom battery conservation level, use one of the following methods: s Press the Fn+F8 hotkeys. Select Custom from the drop-down list box. s Click StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower Options iconÅBattery Conservation Settings tab. PC Card Modem-To turn off power to an optional PC Card modem, remove the PC Card from the drop-down list box. Select a conservation...
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... level, then enter even lower settings. s If Infrared Monitor is cleared. s On the Disk Drives tab, set a low When Powered By Batteries timeout for Devices in Use check box. For more information about infrared, refer to Chapter 8. Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95 s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower. IMPORTANT: You cannot establish an infrared link while this check box is enabled, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅInfrared...
... level, then enter even lower settings. s If Infrared Monitor is cleared. s On the Disk Drives tab, set a low When Powered By Batteries timeout for Devices in Use check box. For more information about infrared, refer to Chapter 8. Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95 s Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower. IMPORTANT: You cannot establish an infrared link while this check box is enabled, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅInfrared...
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... connection problems while using the modem outside your communication software to the corresponding dialing mode (pulse or tone). Select your modem, then select PropertiesÅConnections tab, then clear the Wait for clicks (pulses) or tones. To set your home country, the following suggestions may help. Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅModems. 2. s Second, install or restore the modem drivers. s Check the telephone number...
... connection problems while using the modem outside your communication software to the corresponding dialing mode (pulse or tone). Select your modem, then select PropertiesÅConnections tab, then clear the Wait for clicks (pulses) or tones. To set your home country, the following suggestions may help. Select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅModems. 2. s Second, install or restore the modem drivers. s Check the telephone number...
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... the Next button on select models) 7-3 To complete the installation of programs. 2. On the Install/Uninstall tab, select Intel PRO Ethernet Adapter and Software from the list of programs. 3. Select OK to enter a driver location. 2. To continue, select Finish. 5. Select Compaq 56K (V.90) Mini PCI from the list of the LAN drivers, restart the computer. Select StartÅSettingsÅControl Panel, then double-click Add/Remove Programs and...
... the Next button on select models) 7-3 To complete the installation of programs. 2. On the Install/Uninstall tab, select Intel PRO Ethernet Adapter and Software from the list of programs. 3. Select OK to enter a driver location. 2. To continue, select Finish. 5. Select Compaq 56K (V.90) Mini PCI from the list of the LAN drivers, restart the computer. Select StartÅSettingsÅControl Panel, then double-click Add/Remove Programs and...
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Changing PC Card Settings To view or configure the adapter in your PC Card under Windows 95 or Windows 98, access the Device Manager (StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅdouble-click SystemÅDevice Manager), and select the appropriate device type for the card. 9-4 Using PC Cards If you want to function properly. PC Card Device Drivers Device drivers are programs or data files containing information needed to save available memory, some device drivers are preinstalled on the computer. CAUTION: Compaq has tested the PC Card software preinstalled...
Changing PC Card Settings To view or configure the adapter in your PC Card under Windows 95 or Windows 98, access the Device Manager (StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅdouble-click SystemÅDevice Manager), and select the appropriate device type for the card. 9-4 Using PC Cards If you want to function properly. PC Card Device Drivers Device drivers are programs or data files containing information needed to save available memory, some device drivers are preinstalled on the computer. CAUTION: Compaq has tested the PC Card software preinstalled...
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s Set Info Messenger to the Compaq Support Software CD that contains the latest available device drivers, system ROMs, and utilities, as well as it becomes available. s To register, follow the instructions on the Info Messenger page. Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription You can subscribe to send you the information by registering with Compaq Info Messenger. For ordering, cost, and language...
s Set Info Messenger to the Compaq Support Software CD that contains the latest available device drivers, system ROMs, and utilities, as well as it becomes available. s To register, follow the instructions on the Info Messenger page. Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription You can subscribe to send you the information by registering with Compaq Info Messenger. For ordering, cost, and language...
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... and booted in a network. s The power-on it is used by network administrators to the internal hard drive. s Quick Controls clear the screen and disable the keyboard and other input devices while the computer is removed from Suspend or Hibernation. Security Features 13-1 s The administrator password (Windows 2000 Professional only) protects your computer's configuration through Computer Setup. s The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing your BIOS from unauthorized access. s DriveLock security prevents unauthorized use of the hard drive...
... and booted in a network. s The power-on it is used by network administrators to the internal hard drive. s Quick Controls clear the screen and disable the keyboard and other input devices while the computer is removed from Suspend or Hibernation. Security Features 13-1 s The administrator password (Windows 2000 Professional only) protects your computer's configuration through Computer Setup. s The setup password prevents unauthorized users from changing your BIOS from unauthorized access. s DriveLock security prevents unauthorized use of the hard drive...
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... . Unit is pressed Computer powered The unit temperature off when the not functional. Audio drivers not installed Use the Fn+F5 hotkeys to turn off automatically. the release. If the problem appears related to the audio driver documentation for instructions on installing audio drivers for third party drivers. 16-2 Troubleshooting The fan is not turn up and will the Power switch is blocked. Remove the audio device in these troubleshooting sections may not be unique...
... . Unit is pressed Computer powered The unit temperature off when the not functional. Audio drivers not installed Use the Fn+F5 hotkeys to turn off automatically. the release. If the problem appears related to the audio driver documentation for instructions on installing audio drivers for third party drivers. 16-2 Troubleshooting The fan is not turn up and will the Power switch is blocked. Remove the audio device in these troubleshooting sections may not be unique...
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... center meters) of the conflicting devices. The pathway between infrared devices uses the same protocol. Click StartàSettingsàControl PanelàSystemàDevice Manager tab. If the Device Manager indicates an IRQ conflict, reassign the IRQ number for both computers. rate for both computers. There is a conflict with another computer Possible Cause Solution The required software Install the required is a parity conflict...
... center meters) of the conflicting devices. The pathway between infrared devices uses the same protocol. Click StartàSettingsàControl PanelàSystemàDevice Manager tab. If the Device Manager indicates an IRQ conflict, reassign the IRQ number for both computers. rate for both computers. There is a conflict with another computer Possible Cause Solution The required software Install the required is a parity conflict...
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... drivers. n Bindings are enabled. Go to Device Manager and verify that the LAN cable is listed. Solving LAN Problems Possible Cause Modem/NIC card is not configured or LAN cable is selected. n Network Domain or Workgroup is off the computer, reconnect the external keyboard, then turn on the computer. Solving Keyboard Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Embedded numeric keypad on the computer keyboard is disabled Screen is on and keyboard is locked External keyboard does not work Num Lock function...
... drivers. n Bindings are enabled. Go to Device Manager and verify that the LAN cable is listed. Solving LAN Problems Possible Cause Modem/NIC card is not configured or LAN cable is selected. n Network Domain or Workgroup is off the computer, reconnect the external keyboard, then turn on the computer. Solving Keyboard Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Embedded numeric keypad on the computer keyboard is disabled Screen is on and keyboard is locked External keyboard does not work Num Lock function...
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... network card and setup. Card design or card driver may not be compatible with the PCMCIA software. Minor configuration adjustments are running Windows NT 4.0, click Start àControl Panel àPorts to install the correct card driver. Call Compaq Customer Support for a current list of Compaq-qualified PC Cards. 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 compatible with a system board serial device (e.g., mouse). The modem/fax card...
... network card and setup. Card design or card driver may not be compatible with the PCMCIA software. Minor configuration adjustments are running Windows NT 4.0, click Start àControl Panel àPorts to install the correct card driver. Call Compaq Customer Support for a current list of Compaq-qualified PC Cards. 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 compatible with a system board serial device (e.g., mouse). The modem/fax card...
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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 ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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... click the mouse. Incorrect display device drivers Select Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ are installed or incorrect Display icon, and set the display type and resolution is distorted. Garbled characters on the computer screen or flashing computer display when connected to the the image is from the computer display to restore on the Power Management the image on the external external monitor. Computer display and external Image was switched to an external monitor. the three display possibilities until...
... click the mouse. Incorrect display device drivers Select Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ are installed or incorrect Display icon, and set the display type and resolution is distorted. Garbled characters on the computer screen or flashing computer display when connected to the the image is from the computer display to restore on the Power Management the image on the external external monitor. Computer display and external Image was switched to an external monitor. the three display possibilities until...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... external peripheral devices are disconnected, and there are no two-network setups are the same, it is highly recommended that the system is strongly recommended that the following steps be manually installed in the PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers.1 3. Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 4 Manual Upgrades Clean Install The following order: 1. Before you do not set up any operating...
... external peripheral devices are disconnected, and there are no two-network setups are the same, it is highly recommended that the system is strongly recommended that the following steps be manually installed in the PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers.1 3. Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 4 Manual Upgrades Clean Install The following order: 1. Before you do not set up any operating...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... docking station, if necessary. 5. Download the newer version onto a floppy disk, boot from the disk, and follow the instructions listed to date list of available drivers and enhancements. The SoftPaqs required to install the new System ROM BIOS. Remove the drivers, utilities and applications by following the instructions in Appendix B. 3. Install Windows Me by following the directions supplied in Quick Start Guide. 4. Reconnect external peripherals and PC Cards and configure each separately. Select the appropriate...
... docking station, if necessary. 5. Download the newer version onto a floppy disk, boot from the disk, and follow the instructions listed to date list of available drivers and enhancements. The SoftPaqs required to install the new System ROM BIOS. Remove the drivers, utilities and applications by following the instructions in Appendix B. 3. Install Windows Me by following the directions supplied in Quick Start Guide. 4. Reconnect external peripherals and PC Cards and configure each separately. Select the appropriate...