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..., OR PERSONAL INFORMATION. Compaq does not warrant that may have purchased or leased. 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. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any prior agreements...
..., OR PERSONAL INFORMATION. Compaq does not warrant that may have purchased or leased. 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. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any prior agreements...
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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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... 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 open; Component ID Front Components Lights Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on the front of the notebook. 1-8 Hardware and ...on . Both lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the notebook is charging. Off: The battery pack is in standby. Blinking: Notebook is fully charged or not inserted. *There are 2 power/standby lights.
... 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 open; Component ID Front Components Lights Component Description 1 Power/standby light* On: Notebook is turned on the front of the notebook. 1-8 Hardware and ...on . Both lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the notebook is charging. Off: The battery pack is in standby. Blinking: Notebook is fully charged or not inserted. *There are 2 power/standby lights.
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... pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct 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. Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Component ID Component 1 Battery...
... pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. 4 Hard drive bay Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct 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. Bays, Battery Latch and Vents Component ID Component 1 Battery...
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...to the screen. ■ If the notebook is off, Windows loads. When the notebook is running on the hard drive and then shuts down the notebook. Hibernation is enabled by default after restarting the notebook. When the notebook is selected. To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off, ... 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....
...to the screen. ■ If the notebook is off, Windows loads. When the notebook is running on the hard drive and then shuts down the notebook. Hibernation is enabled by default after restarting the notebook. When the notebook is selected. To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off, ... 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....
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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 fully discharged. Disable hibernation. To disable hibernation: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab...3-21 Record all settings in the Plugged in column and all settings in the Running on batteries column, so you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge process described below and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from your system during the ...
... shut down. ■ The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor. ■ The system will not decrease hard drive speed while the notebook is fully discharged. Disable hibernation. To disable hibernation: Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab...3-21 Record all settings in the Plugged in column and all settings in the Running on batteries column, so you use the notebook occasionally during the discharge process described below and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from your system during the ...
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To prevent the loss of playback while the notebook is in use the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a disc. To return to your hard drive to the destination disc. ■ Do not use , you may see the warning message "Putting the computer ... disc: ■ Before writing to a disc, connect the notebook to a reliable external power source. After you want to a destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from a network drive to continue?" If this message is in Windows, do not ...
To prevent the loss of playback while the notebook is in use the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is writing to a disc. To return to your hard drive to the destination disc. ■ Do not use , you may see the warning message "Putting the computer ... disc: ■ Before writing to a disc, connect the notebook to a reliable external power source. After you want to a destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from a network drive to continue?" If this message is in Windows, do not ...
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... by connecting it, as a Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card. 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 or a digital memory card such as instructed in the drive documentation, to one of the USB ports or to the 1394 port. Hardware...
... by connecting it, as a Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card. 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 or a digital memory card such as instructed in the drive documentation, to one of the USB ports or to the 1394 port. Hardware...
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... components. The airport security devices that protects 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 magnetic fields. To prevent electrostatic damage to the notebook or a drive, follow these 2 precautions: (1) Discharge yourself from shock, vibration, extreme temperatures...
... components. The airport security devices that protects 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 magnetic fields. To prevent electrostatic damage to the notebook or a drive, follow these 2 precautions: (1) Discharge yourself from shock, vibration, extreme temperatures...
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... unsure whether the notebook is the internal hard drive. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook. To replace the internal hard drive: 1. For battery pack removal instructions, refer to the notebook. ■ Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is...
... unsure whether the notebook is the internal hard drive. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook. To replace the internal hard drive: 1. For battery pack removal instructions, refer to the notebook. ■ Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is...
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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. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 3.
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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 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.
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Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide a. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. 7. Replace the hard drive cover. b. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay.
Tighten the 2 hard drive security screws. 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide a. Slide the cover slightly toward the right side of the notebook until the cover is seated 2. 7. Replace the hard drive cover. b. Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 6. Place the cover 1 over the hard drive bay.
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... you verify 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... Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. When RAM is recommended that your notebook model, either one or both the amount of free space on your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file. Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of space required...
... you verify 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... Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. When RAM is recommended that your notebook model, either one or both the amount of free space on your hard drive has enough free space for the hibernation file. Increasing Memory You can increase the amount of space required...
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... Chapter 3, "Power." 7-20 Hardware and Software Guide Disconnect the notebook from damaging electronic components: before beginning this procedure. The memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay are unsure whether the notebook is off or in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. 1. Shut ...down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before installing a memory...
... Chapter 3, "Power." 7-20 Hardware and Software Guide Disconnect the notebook from damaging electronic components: before beginning this procedure. The memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay are unsure whether the notebook is off or in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. 1. Shut ...down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before installing a memory...
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... or custom location 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. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download...
... or custom location 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. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download...
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... update installation begins.) 4. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive containing the update. 3. Follow any instructions that are displayed: 1. If no instructions are displayed 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...
... update installation begins.) 4. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive containing the update. 3. Follow any instructions that are displayed: 1. If no instructions are displayed 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...
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Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook. 2. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer from the Start button: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. Select Start > Help and Support, and ... 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 locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 5. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the...
Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook. 2. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer from the Start button: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. Select Start > Help and Support, and ... 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 locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. 5. Follow the online instructions to download the SoftPaq to the...
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... Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. 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. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 6. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 9.
... Web site is typically Local Disk C) > SWSetup. 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. Software Updates and Recovery and System Software 6. The destination folder for example, Filename.exe. (The installation begins.) 9.
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...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 Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for advanced ...users only, refer 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 ...
...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 Setup utility features available for advanced users include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and settings for advanced ...users only, refer 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 ...