Expansion Base Reference Guide
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... power. Plug the Expansion Base into an AC power outlet. The wireless The receiver is not powered on the notebook. USB port. Refer to the expansion connector. into an AC power outlet. The notebook shuts down. Connect the expansion cable to the "Using the Expansion Base" chapter,"Using the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse...
... power. Plug the Expansion Base into an AC power outlet. The wireless The receiver is not powered on the notebook. USB port. Refer to the expansion connector. into an AC power outlet. The notebook shuts down. Connect the expansion cable to the "Using the Expansion Base" chapter,"Using the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse...
Expansion Base - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... solution. The Expansion Base is properly connected to the Expansion Base and to the notebook and turn the notebook on . If the above solutions are unsuccessful, the power supply may be malfunctioning. Replace the power supply. (Section 5.6) The notebook shuts down. Replace the power supply. (Section 5.6) 2-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Table 2-1 Power Problems and...
... solution. The Expansion Base is properly connected to the Expansion Base and to the notebook and turn the notebook on . If the above solutions are unsuccessful, the power supply may be malfunctioning. Replace the power supply. (Section 5.6) The notebook shuts down. Replace the power supply. (Section 5.6) 2-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Table 2-1 Power Problems and...
Compaq Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide
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... for Safety of increased power consumption, it down. ■ If the notebook will not be used continuously. The notebook complies with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for more , shut it is designed to feel warm or hot when used for a week ...or more than 2 weeks: ❏ Shut down the notebook. ❏ Remove all battery packs and store them in a cool, dry place....
... for Safety of increased power consumption, it down. ■ If the notebook will not be used continuously. The notebook complies with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for more , shut it is designed to feel warm or hot when used for a week ...or more than 2 weeks: ❏ Shut down the notebook. ❏ Remove all battery packs and store them in a cool, dry place....
Compaq Notebook Series - Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Guide
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Turn off, then disconnect, all CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, diskettes, disks, or PC Cards. 3. Traveling with the rest of your work . Remove all external devices. 4. If the notebook will be disconnected from the notebook. ■ When traveling by air, carry your luggage. Back up your work . 2.... Keep the backup separate from an external power source for shipping or traveling: 1. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 3-1 Shut down the notebook. 5. Do not check it in the original packing box or similar protective packaging and label the package as hand baggage. 3 Preparing ...
Turn off, then disconnect, all CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, diskettes, disks, or PC Cards. 3. Traveling with the rest of your work . Remove all external devices. 4. If the notebook will be disconnected from the notebook. ■ When traveling by air, carry your luggage. Back up your work . 2.... Keep the backup separate from an external power source for shipping or traveling: 1. Maintenance, Shipping and Travel 3-1 Shut down the notebook. 5. Do not check it in the original packing box or similar protective packaging and label the package as hand baggage. 3 Preparing ...
Hardware Guide
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... drops to protect your work might be lost. ■ If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook is on or in Standby, the notebook remains briefly in Standby, then shuts down. Unsaved work in Standby, the system initiates Hibernation and saves system memory to a low-battery or critical low-battery ... If you to the hard drive. The battery light continues to blink and: ■ If Hibernation is enabled (the default setting) and the notebook is on the Documentation Library CD. For details, see the "Power" chapter in the Software Guide on or in a low-battery condition. Battery...
... drops to protect your work might be lost. ■ If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook is on or in Standby, the notebook remains briefly in Standby, then shuts down. Unsaved work in Standby, the system initiates Hibernation and saves system memory to a low-battery or critical low-battery ... If you to the hard drive. The battery light continues to blink and: ■ If Hibernation is enabled (the default setting) and the notebook is on the Documentation Library CD. For details, see the "Power" chapter in the Software Guide on or in a low-battery condition. Battery...
Hardware Guide
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... Hibernation Settings Hibernation, enabled by default, is available, save your work. Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition and initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power/Standby light turns off, indicating that the...that the Enable Hibernate support check box is restored to the system, you will be prompted to the notebook, connect the AC adapter. ■ If a charged battery pack is available, shut down the notebook. Then initiate Hibernation or shut down the notebook or initiate Hibernation.
... Hibernation Settings Hibernation, enabled by default, is available, save your work. Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Ä CAUTION: If the notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition and initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power/Standby light turns off, indicating that the...that the Enable Hibernate support check box is restored to the system, you will be prompted to the notebook, connect the AC adapter. ■ If a charged battery pack is available, shut down the notebook. Then initiate Hibernation or shut down the notebook or initiate Hibernation.
Hardware Guide
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... in both columns to a low-battery condition. Select the OK button. 5. Run the notebook on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged, the power/Standby light turns off and the notebook shuts down lists and set all 6 options in the Running on Batteries column, so you plan... to leave the notebook unattended during discharge, save your work before starting the discharge procedure. The battery light...
... in both columns to a low-battery condition. Select the OK button. 5. Run the notebook on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged, the power/Standby light turns off and the notebook shuts down lists and set all 6 options in the Running on Batteries column, so you plan... to leave the notebook unattended during discharge, save your work before starting the discharge procedure. The battery light...
Hardware Guide
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...Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter. Select a short wait time from the Turn Off Monitor drop-down the notebook. ■ Select a short wait time, 5 minutes or less, for more about using power options, refer... not using . ■ Decreasing screen brightness by your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down list, and then select OK. See "Hotkey Commands" in the "TouchPad and Keyboard"...instead of time. This insures that you are not using them. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card or a digital media card that the battery information displayed by pressing Fn+F7 saves power....
...Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter. Select a short wait time from the Turn Off Monitor drop-down the notebook. ■ Select a short wait time, 5 minutes or less, for more about using power options, refer... not using . ■ Decreasing screen brightness by your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation or shut down list, and then select OK. See "Hotkey Commands" in the "TouchPad and Keyboard"...instead of time. This insures that you are not using them. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card or a digital media card that the battery information displayed by pressing Fn+F7 saves power....
Hardware Guide
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... then select the connection. Before you have to an existing 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless network, you can connect your notebook for wireless networking, open the Windows Help and Support Center and enter "wireless" as a search topic. Hardware Guide 7-11 Pressing the Wireless... the notebook. This provides you can connect to an access point that gives you access to other computers in Standby or Hibernation, or shutting it down, also turns off the wireless function. To check the status of your wireless device. Modem and Network Connections Putting the notebook in ...
... then select the connection. Before you have to an existing 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless network, you can connect your notebook for wireless networking, open the Windows Help and Support Center and enter "wireless" as a search topic. Hardware Guide 7-11 Pressing the Wireless... the notebook. This provides you can connect to an access point that gives you access to other computers in Standby or Hibernation, or shutting it down, also turns off the wireless function. To check the status of your wireless device. Modem and Network Connections Putting the notebook in ...
Hardware Guide
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...1. The hard drive bay and the memory compartment are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation, briefly press the power button. Remove the battery pack. Save your work and shut down the notebook. 2. Hardware Guide 8-9 All other areas that require a tool to access should... be opened only by an authorized Compaq service provider. Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to the notebook, shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord...
...1. The hard drive bay and the memory compartment are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation, briefly press the power button. Remove the battery pack. Save your work and shut down the notebook. 2. Hardware Guide 8-9 All other areas that require a tool to access should... be opened only by an authorized Compaq service provider. Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to the notebook, shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord...
Hardware Guide
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Disconnect all applications, and then shut down . 6. Remove any battery packs in Hibernation, briefly press the power button. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook. 2. Loosening the hard drive assembly retaining screws 8-14 Hardware Guide To replace the primary hard drive: 1. If your ...power source. 4. If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in the notebook. 5. Loosen the 2 hard drive assembly retaining screws 1, and then tilt the hard drive upward 2. Save your work and shut down the notebook. Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Hard Drive Remove the hard ...
Disconnect all applications, and then shut down . 6. Remove any battery packs in Hibernation, briefly press the power button. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook. 2. Loosening the hard drive assembly retaining screws 8-14 Hardware Guide To replace the primary hard drive: 1. If your ...power source. 4. If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in the notebook. 5. Loosen the 2 hard drive assembly retaining screws 1, and then tilt the hard drive upward 2. Save your work and shut down the notebook. Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Hard Drive Remove the hard ...
Software Guide
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... and Shutdown This section describes Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown, and explains when to the hard drive, takes a snapshot of the notebook image, and shuts down the notebook. Standby Standby reduces power to the screen where you left off. ■ Saving your work returns to support Standby or Hibernation ... your work before initiating Standby is not usually necessary, but it . Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the battery pack. When the notebook is in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is initiated, your work is in use. The amount of time a battery pack can...
... and Shutdown This section describes Standby, Hibernation, and shutdown, and explains when to the hard drive, takes a snapshot of the notebook image, and shuts down the notebook. Standby Standby reduces power to the screen where you left off. ■ Saving your work returns to support Standby or Hibernation ... your work before initiating Standby is not usually necessary, but it . Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the battery pack. When the notebook is in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is initiated, your work is in use. The amount of time a battery pack can...
Software Guide
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...Hibernation for longer intervals or for more , shut down the notebook. 1-4 Software Guide Returning to work saved in a cool, dry location. When Resuming After a Week or More If the notebook will depend on , and your place manually after restarting the notebook. Power Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown ...store it is uncertain or disrupted-for example, because of an electrical storm-save your work, and then initiate Hibernation or shut down the notebook to work saved in Standby, but it in Hibernation takes longer than returning to extend the life of an inserted battery ...
...Hibernation for longer intervals or for more , shut down the notebook. 1-4 Software Guide Returning to work saved in a cool, dry location. When Resuming After a Week or More If the notebook will depend on , and your place manually after restarting the notebook. Power Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown ...store it is uncertain or disrupted-for example, because of an electrical storm-save your work, and then initiate Hibernation or shut down the notebook to work saved in Standby, but it in Hibernation takes longer than returning to extend the life of an inserted battery ...
Software Guide
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...system ■ For Windows XP Home: shuts down the notebook.* ■ For Windows XP ■ Power/Standby light Professional: Select Start > turns off the display if the notebook is closed while power is unresponsive, and you want to hold down the notebook with these settings according to "on"...from Standby, Hibernation, or shutdown. ■ Power/Standby light turns on . Select Start > Turn off Computer > Turn off. ■ Notebook turns off the display. *If the system is on . ■ Operating system loads. Power Using the Default Power Settings The following tables ...
...system ■ For Windows XP Home: shuts down the notebook.* ■ For Windows XP ■ Power/Standby light Professional: Select Start > turns off the display if the notebook is closed while power is unresponsive, and you want to hold down the notebook with these settings according to "on"...from Standby, Hibernation, or shutdown. ■ Power/Standby light turns on . Select Start > Turn off Computer > Turn off. ■ Notebook turns off the display. *If the system is on . ■ Operating system loads. Power Using the Default Power Settings The following tables ...
Software Guide
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... running on battery power, the system initiates Hibernation: ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity, or ■ Power/Standby light turns off . ■ Screen clears. -or- ■ Select Start > Shut Down > Hibernate. (If the Hibernate option is not displayed, press and hold shift.) ✎ ...In the Power Options window, you can change the default settings for the power button or the display switch. If the notebook is running on external power, the...
... running on battery power, the system initiates Hibernation: ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity, or ■ Power/Standby light turns off . ■ Screen clears. -or- ■ Select Start > Shut Down > Hibernate. (If the Hibernate option is not displayed, press and hold shift.) ✎ ...In the Power Options window, you can change the default settings for the power button or the display switch. If the notebook is running on external power, the...
Software Guide
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... from external power and remove the battery pack. If the notebook is running on : ■ Press Fn+F5, or ■ Select Start > Shut Down > Standby. ■ Power/Standby light blinks. ■ Screen clears. TouchPad button, or any keyboard key. ■ Your work returns ...to ctrl+alt+del, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. ■ Press Fn+power button. ■ Unplug the notebook from the drop-down...
... from external power and remove the battery pack. If the notebook is running on : ■ Press Fn+F5, or ■ Select Start > Shut Down > Standby. ■ Power/Standby light blinks. ■ Screen clears. TouchPad button, or any keyboard key. ■ Your work returns ...to ctrl+alt+del, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. ■ Press Fn+power button. ■ Unplug the notebook from the drop-down...
Software Guide
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...Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked or running on battery power.) During the... download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, ...
...Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked or running on battery power.) During the... download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, ...
Software Guide
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...; After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 4-8 Software ..., repair, or reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the Compaq folder. Recovery Procedures Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. ...
...; After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from external power. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 4-8 Software ..., repair, or reinstallation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the Compaq folder. Recovery Procedures Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of notebook functionality, perform the procedures described in this section only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC adapter. ...
Software Guide
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... screen is displayed.) 5. If the notebook is running Windows XP Home or does not respond to repair the selected Windows installation. (The repair process begins.) After the repair process is complete, which might have been changed from the drop-down from the default settings. Select Shut down list, and then select OK...
... screen is displayed.) 5. If the notebook is running Windows XP Home or does not respond to repair the selected Windows installation. (The repair process begins.) After the repair process is complete, which might have been changed from the drop-down from the default settings. Select Shut down list, and then select OK...
Software Guide
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... hold the power button for your preferences. To reinstall the operating system using the standard Windows shutdown procedure. If the notebook is a copy of the notebook. If the notebook is running Windows XP Professional, press ctrl+alt+del. Insert the Operating System Recovery CD into the optical drive. 2.... If the notebook is running Windows XP Home or does not respond to the bottom of an element on the screen. Select Shut down from the screen and paste it into a document, open Word, and then ...
... hold the power button for your preferences. To reinstall the operating system using the standard Windows shutdown procedure. If the notebook is a copy of the notebook. If the notebook is running Windows XP Professional, press ctrl+alt+del. Insert the Operating System Recovery CD into the optical drive. 2.... If the notebook is running Windows XP Home or does not respond to the bottom of an element on the screen. Select Shut down from the screen and paste it into a document, open Word, and then ...
