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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Karen Williams Saved by: Karen Williams Saved date: 05/31/00 10:00 AM
Part Number: 168893-001 File name: CH05.doc
Inserting a CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
With the drive connector facing in, slide the drive into the
MultiBay until the connectors engage and the drive is seated.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 OOK at the
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Computer
11
Pointing Device Components
11
Top Components
12
Left Side Components
13
Right Side Components
14
Front Components
15
Rear Panel Components
16
Bottom Components
17
Additional Standard Components
18
Chapter 2 SING the
20
Using the Pointing Device
20
Identifying Keyboard Components
20
Identifying Keyboard Components (Touchpad Models)
21
Navigating with the Pointing Device
21
Setting Pointing-Device Preferences
22
Using the Fn Key
23
Using Hotkeys
24
Switching the Display and Image (Fn+F4)
25
Adjusting System Volume (Fn+F5)
25
Initiating Quick Controls (Fn+F6)
25
Setting a Power Conservation Level (Fn+F7)
26
Viewing Battery Charge Status (Fn+F8)
26
Adjusting Screen Brightness (Fn+F10)
26
Displaying System Information (Fn+Esc)
26
Stretching Text (Fn+T)
26
Using the Easy Access Buttons
27
Internet and Network Connection Requirements for Using Easy Access Buttons
27
Identifying the Easy Access Buttons
27
Easy Access Buttons
28
Adding an Easy Access Button Scheme
29
Changing an Easy Access Button Name or Assignment Within a Scheme
30
Displaying or Selecting an Easy Access Button Scheme
31
Deleting an Easy Access Button Scheme
31
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
32
Toggling the Keypad on and off
32
Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys
32
Enabling the Keypad at Startup
33
Chapter 3 INSERTING , REMOVING , or STORING a BATTERY PACK
34
Selecting a Battery Pack Location
34
Replacing a Battery Pack
35
Removing a Primary Battery Pack from the Battery Bay
36
Inserting a Primary Battery Pack into the Battery Bay
37
Removing a Multibay Battery Pack from the Multibay
38
Inserting a Multibay Battery Pack into the Multibay
39
Chapter 4 MANAGING POWER
40
Selecting a Power Source
40
Using Suspend and Hibernation
41
Suspend
41
Hibernation
41
Selecting Suspend, Hibernation, or Shutdown
41
Suspend, Hibernation, and Shutdown Procedures
42
Identifying Power Controls and the Power/Suspend Light
43
Managing Low-Battery Conditions
44
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions
44
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
45
Charging a Battery Pack
46
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack
47
Increasing the Accuracy of Battery Charge Displays
47
Using the Charge Display on a Battery Pack (Battery Quick Check)
47
Using the Charge Displays on the Screen
48
Calibrating a Battery Pack
49
Checking the Calibration of a Battery Pack
50
Running a Calibration
51
Stopping a Calibration
51
Setting Power Preferences
52
Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95
53
Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98
55
Setting Power Preferences in Windows NT 4.0
56
Setting Power Preferences in Windows 2000 Professional
58
Turning Auto Insert Notification on or off (Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0)
58
Using Speedstep Performance Modes
59
Choosing a Performance Mode
59
Changing a Performance Mode
59
Combining Performance Modes with Other Power Settings
59
Setting Speedstep Preferences
60
Battery Conservation Checklists
63
Battery Conservation Practices
63
Battery Conservation Settings
63
Index
63
Chapter 5 USING DRIVES
64
Caring for Drives
64
Selecting Drive Locations
65
Multibay Weight Saver
65
Hard Drives
66
Removing a Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Bay
66
Inserting a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay
67
Inserting a Hard Drive into a Multibay Hard Drive Adapter
68
Removing a Hard Drive from a Multibay Hard Drive Adapter
68
Inserting a Hard Drive Assembly into the Multibay
69
Removing a Hard Drive Assembly from the Multibay
70
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives
71
Removing a CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
71
Inserting a CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
72
Inserting a Disc into a CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
73
Removing a Disc from a CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive
74
Diskette Drive and Superdisk LS-120 Drive
75
Removing a Diskette Drive or
75
Inserting a Diskette Drive or
76
Using a Diskette Drive Externally
77
Inserting a Diskette into a Diskette Drive or Superdisk LS-120 Drive
79
Removing a Diskette from a Diskette Drive or Superdisk LS-120 Drive
79
Changing the Startup Sequence with Multiboot
80
Selecting a Multiboot Utility
81
Changing the Startup Sequence in Computer Setup
81
Changing the Startup Sequence in Compaq Computer Security
82
Chapter 6 SECURING the COMPUTER
83
Security Features Quick Reference
83
If You Forget a Password
83
Using Security Utilities
84
Using a Power-On Password
85
Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password
85
Entering a Power-On Password
87
Using Quick Controls
88
Setting Quick Controls
88
Initiating Quicklock
90
Exiting Quicklock
90
Using a Setup (Administrator) Password
91
Setting, Changing or Deleting a Setup (Administrator) Password
91
Entering a Setup (Administrator) Password
92
Using Drivelock
93
Protecting a Hard Drive with Drivelock
94
Accessing a Protected Hard Drive
95
Changing a Drivelock Password or Removing Drivelock Protection from a Drive
95
Disabling a Device
96
Enabling or Disabling a Device in Computer Setup
96
Enabling or Disabling a Device in Compaq Computer Security
97
Managing System Information
98
Entering and Displaying System Information in Computer Setup
98
Entering and Displaying System Information in Compaq Computer Security
99
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock
102
Chapter 7 USING an INTERNAL MODEM
103
Connecting the Modem Cable
103
Setting up the Modem
105
Selecting Communication Software
106
Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers
108
Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally
109
Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter
109
Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration
110
Travel Connection Checklist
111
Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98)
113
Uninstalling Modem Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98)
113
Reinstalling Modem Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98)
113
Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows NT 4.0)
114
Uninstalling Modem Drivers (Windows NT 4.0)
114
Reinstalling Modem Drivers (Windows NT 4.0)
114
Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows 2000 Professional)
115
Uninstalling Modem Drivers (Windows 2000 Professional)
115
Chapter 8 CONNECTING to ALOCALAREANETWORK
117
Connecting to a LAN
117
Turning a LAN Connection on and off
117
Accessing the Network at Startup
118
Chapter 9 UPGRADINGMEMORY
126
Managing Random Access Memory (RAM)
126
Inserting or Removing a Memory Expansion Board
127
Removing the Keyboard
127
Removing a Memory Expansion Board
128
Inserting a Memory Expansion Board
129
Replacing the Keyboard
129
Chapter 10 USINGAUDIO ANDVIDEOFEATURES
130
Using the Internal Microphone and the Internal Speakers
130
Connecting an External Audio Device
131
Selecting an Audio Connector
131
Connecting a Device to the Microphone Jack
131
Connecting a Device to the Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack
132
Adjusting Volume
132
Connecting an External Video Device
133
Connecting a Device to the Composite Video-Out Jack
133
Changing the Video Mode
134
Setting Video Preferences
134
Chapter 11 USINGPC CARDS
135
Installing Cardware (Windows NT 4.0)
135
Selecting a PC Card Slot
136
Configuring a PC Card
136
Inserting a PC Card
137
Removing a PC Card
138
Chapter 12 USINGINFRAREDCOMMUNICATION
139
Communicating with Infrared
139
Configuring the Infrared Port
140
Enabling the Infrared Port
140
Positioning the Infrared Port
141
Chapter 13 USINGINTELLIGENTMANAGEABILITY
142
Setting up Insight Management Agents
142
Using Fault Management Alerts
143
Identifying a Fault Management Alert
143
Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences
143
Chapter 14 COMPUTERSETUP ANDDIAGNOSTICSUTILITIES
144
Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics
144
Using Computer Setup
145
Selecting from the File Menu
145
Selecting from the Security Menu
146
Selecting from the Advanced Menu
147
Using Compaq Diagnostics
149
Obtaining, Saving, or Printing Configuration Information
149
Obtaining, Saving, or Printing Diagnostic Test Information
149
Chapter 15 MAINTENANCE, TRAVEL,ANDSHIPPING
151
Updating Your System
151
Obtaining Update Information and Software
151
Downloading Software Updates
152
Installing Software Updates
153
Restoring Software
154
Installing the Retail Version of an Operating System
154
Monitoring Computer Temperature
155
Caring for the Computer
156
Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel
156
Traveling with the Computer Checklist
157
Chapter 16 TROUBLESHOOTING
159
Quick Solutions Checklist
159
Solving Audio Problems
160
Control Panel
161
Solving Battery Problems
162
Solving CD-ROM Drive/DVD-ROM Drive Problems
164
Solving Diskette Drive/Superdisk LS-120 Drive Problems
165
Solving Hard Drive Problems
166
Solving Infrared Problems
167
Solving Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Problems
169
Solving Modem Problems
169
Solving PC Card Problems
173
Solving Power Problems
175
Solving Screen Problems
176
Solving USB Problems
177
Appendix A
178
Using the Compaq Support Forum
178
Preparing to Call Technical Support
178
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
179
R Egulatory N Otices
188
Federal Communications Commission Notice
189
Canadian Notice
190
Avis Canadien
190
Japanese Notice
190
Airline Travel Notice
191
Power Cords
191
Battery Notice
191
Energy Star Compliance
192
German Ergonomics Notice
192
Macrovision Corporation Notice
192
Laser Safety
193
Telecom Network Approvals
194
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
196
European Union Notice
198
New Zealand Modem Statements
199
Appendix B Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
201
When Handling Drives
201
When Installing Internal Components
201
Grounding Methods
202
Appendix D
203
Computer Dimensions
203
Operating Environment
203
Rated Input Power
204
Port and COM Port Settings
204
Modem Specifications
205
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