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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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... lights display the same information. The light on the front of the notebook. 1-8 Hardware and Software Guide the other power/standby light is charging. 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 always visible...
... lights display the same information. The light on the front of the notebook. 1-8 Hardware and Software Guide the other power/standby light is charging. 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 always visible...
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....* Holds a battery pack. 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. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Provide airflow ...to block airflow. 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, do...
....* Holds a battery pack. 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. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Provide airflow ...to block airflow. 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, do...
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...than resuming from standby but can be possible to the screen. ■ If the notebook is in hibernation: ■ 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. Hibernation is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. When the notebook is in hibernation,...
...than resuming from standby but can be possible to the screen. ■ If the notebook is in hibernation: ■ 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. Hibernation is enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. When the notebook is in hibernation,...
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... shut down. ■ The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is shut down lists to Never. 5. To access the Power Schemes tab: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > ...Power Options > Power Schemes tab. 3. When the battery pack is fully discharged, the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not occur. Power If you can reset them after calibration. 4. Then clear the Enable hibernation check ...
... shut down. ■ The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is shut down lists to Never. 5. To access the Power Schemes tab: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > ...Power Options > Power Schemes tab. 3. When the battery pack is fully discharged, the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not occur. Power If you can reset them after calibration. 4. Then clear the Enable hibernation check ...
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...or hibernation is initiated while a disc is writing to your hard drive to the destination disc. ■ Do not use , you want to a disc, close all open applications before playing a CD or a DVD. ■ Dock or undock the notebook from your 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 an optional docking device before or after playing a disc,...
...or hibernation is initiated while a disc is writing to your hard drive to the destination disc. ■ Do not use , you want to a disc, close all open applications before playing a CD or a DVD. ■ Dock or undock the notebook from your 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 an optional docking device before or after playing a disc,...
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... Replacements Drives Adding a Drive to the System The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of the USB ports or to the 1394 port. An optional drive can also be added to one of the notebook. Using the IDE Drive Light Internal hard drive or optical drive activity is indicated by notebook model. Hard drive capacity can be added with a microdrive PC Card...
... Replacements Drives Adding a Drive to the System The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of the USB ports or to the 1394 port. An optional drive can also be added to one of the notebook. Using the IDE Drive Light Internal hard drive or optical drive activity is indicated by notebook model. Hard drive capacity can be added with a microdrive PC Card...
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.... For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer 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 liquids or temperature extremes. ■ If you insert a drive, use only enough force to devices with magnetic fields. Products...
.... For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer 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 liquids or temperature extremes. ■ If you insert a drive, use only enough force to devices with magnetic fields. Products...
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... external devices connected to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in the hard drive bay is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on and then shut it down the notebook. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in Chapter 3, "Power." Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an...
... external devices connected to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in the hard drive bay is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on and then shut it down the notebook. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in Chapter 3, "Power." Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an...
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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 and Software Guide 7-17 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 5.
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 and Software Guide 7-17 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 5.
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a. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. 7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6. b. Replace the hard drive cover. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay.
a. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. 7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6. b. Replace the hard drive cover. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay.
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... file. ■ To display the amount of free space on your hard drive and the amount of space required by replacing installed memory modules. Hardware and Software Guide 7-19 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Memory The notebook has 2 memory slots. When RAM is recommended that your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file.
... file. ■ To display the amount of free space on your hard drive and the amount of space required by replacing installed memory modules. Hardware and Software Guide 7-19 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Memory The notebook has 2 memory slots. When RAM is recommended that your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file.
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... the battery bay, and the hard drive bay are unsure whether the notebook is off or in Chapter 3, "Power." 7-20 Hardware and Software Guide Shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before beginning this procedure. Disconnect the notebook from damaging electronic components: before... should be opened only by a service partner. Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to the notebook, shut down the notebook. If you are the only user-accessible internal compartments on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 3. ...
... the battery bay, and the hard drive bay are unsure whether the notebook is off or in Chapter 3, "Power." 7-20 Hardware and Software Guide Shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before beginning this procedure. Disconnect the notebook from damaging electronic components: before... should be opened only by a service partner. Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to the notebook, shut down the notebook. If you are the only user-accessible internal compartments on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 3. ...
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... connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is later than the ROM currently installed on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to access the ROM package after it has been ...or custom location on your selection to the hard drive.) b. Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. 3. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any device, cable, or cord. Follow the online instructions to download your notebook. (You may need this information to ...
... connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is later than the ROM currently installed on the hard drive to which the ROM package will download. (You may need to access the ROM package after it has been ...or custom location on your selection to the hard drive.) b. Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. 3. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any device, cable, or cord. Follow the online instructions to download your notebook. (You may need this information to ...
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... the Start button: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your...
... the Start button: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your...
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...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 locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. To open Windows Explorer. Hardware and Software ...Guide 8-7 Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to download. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook. 2. Write down the date, name, or other...
...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 locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. To open Windows Explorer. Hardware and Software ...Guide 8-7 Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to download. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook. 2. Write down the date, name, or other...
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In the destination folder, select the name or number of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive designation (which is the SWSetup folder. In the left pane of the software package you have downloaded. 8. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-...
In the destination folder, select the name or number of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive designation (which is the SWSetup folder. In the left pane of the software package you have downloaded. 8. Select the file that includes an .exe extension-...
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... users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for advanced users only, refer to the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. The " to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or... restored from hibernation is the prompt 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 all users. The "Press to change the boot order. 8-16...
... users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for advanced users only, refer to the Help and Support Center by selecting Start > Help and Support. The " to change boot order" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started or... restored from hibernation is the prompt 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 all users. The "Press to change the boot order. 8-16...
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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 battery power 3-1 administrator password 6-5, 6-7 airport security devices 7-14 altitude specifications A-1 antennae 1-7 antivirus software...
... 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 battery power 3-1 administrator password 6-5, 6-7 airport security devices 7-14 altitude specifications A-1 antennae 1-7 antivirus software...