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... Compaq approved parts if available for damage that occurs as a result of Compaq. 3 YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. or (d) by modification or service by anyone other than (i) Compaq...
... Compaq approved parts if available for damage that occurs as a result of Compaq. 3 YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. or (d) by modification or service by anyone other than (i) Compaq...
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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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... Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is always visible on the front of the notebook. 1-8 Hardware and Software Guide the other power/standby light is turned on the power button is visible only when the notebook is charging. Blinking: The battery pack has...Off: The battery pack is in standby. Blinking: Notebook is fully charged or not inserted. *There are 2 power/standby lights. 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 ...
... Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is always visible on the front of the notebook. 1-8 Hardware and Software Guide the other power/standby light is turned on the power button is visible only when the notebook is charging. Blinking: The battery pack has...Off: The battery pack is in standby. Blinking: Notebook is fully charged or not inserted. *There are 2 power/standby lights. 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 ...
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...one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Provide airflow to block airflow. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. 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, ...
...one vent is also visible on the rear of the notebook. Provide airflow to block airflow. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Holds the internal hard drive. *Battery packs vary by model. †The notebook has 4 vents. 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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.... » To verify that hibernation is off , press the power button. ■ 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 in hibernation, your work during a critical low-battery ...
.... » To verify that hibernation is off , press the power button. ■ 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 in hibernation, your work during a critical low-battery ...
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... be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is shut down. ■ The system will not occur. ...Then clear the Enable hibernation check box. 2. When the battery pack is fully discharged, the notebook is fully discharged. Hardware and Software Guide 3-21 ...
... be lost when the battery pack is fully discharged and the notebook is idle. ■ System-initiated standby will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is shut down. ■ The system will not occur. ...Then clear the Enable hibernation check box. 2. When the battery pack is fully discharged, the notebook is fully discharged. Hardware and Software Guide 3-21 ...
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... the screen may clear. Do not write to a disc while the notebook is sensitive to a reliable external power source. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your hard drive to continue?" or - ■ Playback may stop the playback. If... this message is in use the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a disc. Do you are using....
... the screen may clear. Do not write to a disc while the notebook is sensitive to a reliable external power source. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your hard drive to continue?" or - ■ Playback may stop the playback. If... this message is in use the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a disc. Do you are using....
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... Guide 7-13 Hard drive capacity can be added with a microdrive PC Card or a digital memory card such as instructed in the drive documentation, to the 1394 port. Using the 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...
... Guide 7-13 Hard drive capacity can be added with a microdrive PC Card or a digital memory card such as instructed in the drive documentation, to the 1394 port. Using the 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...
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... temperature extremes. ■ If you insert a drive, use x-rays instead of work: ■ Do not remove the internal hard drive except for repair or replacement. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Caring for Drives Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or a diskette. ■ Do not spray...
... temperature extremes. ■ If you insert a drive, use x-rays instead of work: ■ Do not remove the internal hard drive except for repair or replacement. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Caring for Drives Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook or a drive and loss of magnetism and will not damage a hard drive or a diskette. ■ Do not spray...
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... refer to the notebook. ■ Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. Hardware and Software Guide 7-15 To replace the internal hard drive: 1. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in Chapter 3, "Power." Remove the internal hard drive only for repair ... of work , close all 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 through the operating system. ■ Disconnect all open applications, and ...
... refer to the notebook. ■ Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. Hardware and Software Guide 7-15 To replace the internal hard drive: 1. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in Chapter 3, "Power." Remove the internal hard drive only for repair ... of work , close all 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 through the operating system. ■ Disconnect all open applications, and ...
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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 3. 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. 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
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 3. 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. 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
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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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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6. a. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide Replace the hard drive cover. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. 7. b.
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6. a. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide Replace the hard drive cover. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. 7. b.
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...display both memory slots may contain a replaceable memory module. Depending on your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file. Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of RAM in the notebook by adding memory modules to vacant memory slots or by the hibernation file... > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Memory The notebook has 2 memory slots. When RAM is recommended that you verify that your hard drive and the amount of free space on your notebook model, either one or both the amount of space required by replacing ...
...display both memory slots may contain a replaceable memory module. Depending on your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file. Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of RAM in the notebook by adding memory modules to vacant memory slots or by the hibernation file... > Power Options > Hibernate tab. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Memory The notebook has 2 memory slots. When RAM is recommended that you verify that your hard drive and the amount of free space on your notebook model, either one or both the amount of space required by replacing ...
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... exposure to the notebook, shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before installing a memory module. Ä CAUTION: To prevent electrostatic discharge from external power. 5. Shut down through the operating system. 3. The memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay are unsure whether the notebook is off or...
... exposure to the notebook, shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before installing a memory module. Ä CAUTION: To prevent electrostatic discharge from external power. 5. Shut down through the operating system. 3. The memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay are unsure whether the notebook is off or...
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...site that is docked in an optional docking device or running on the screen to identify your notebook. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any device, cable, or cord.... 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 downloaded.) c. ...
...site that is docked in an optional docking device or running on the screen to identify your notebook. (You may need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. Record the date, name, or other identifier of any device, cable, or cord.... 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 downloaded.) c. ...
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... the download is typically Local Disk C.) Then follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. To complete the installation, follow the path you recorded earlier to the folder on the screen reports ... > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive containing the update. 3. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and...
... the download is typically Local Disk C.) Then follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on your hard drive designation. (The hard drive designation is complete. To complete the installation, follow the path you recorded earlier to the folder on the screen reports ... > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive containing the update. 3. To begin the installation, open Windows Explorer from the destination folder. 8-6 Hardware and Software Guide Software Updates and...
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...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 locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to... identify your notebook. 2. Write down the date, name, or other than the ROM: 1. To open Windows Explorer. Software ...
...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 locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive.) b. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to... identify your notebook. 2. Write down the date, name, or other than the ROM: 1. To open Windows Explorer. Software ...
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.... (The installation begins.) 9. 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 designation (which is the SWSetup folder. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation...
.... (The installation begins.) 9. 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 designation (which is the SWSetup folder. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on the screen reports a successful installation...
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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 boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started ...restored from hibernation is the prompt to change boot order" 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-...
...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 boot from LAN" message that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the notebook is started ...restored from hibernation is the prompt to change boot order" 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-...