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2-2 Taking a Look at the Computer

Writer: Cheryl Love Saved by: Cheryl Love Saved date: 08/11/97 4:17 PM

Part Number: 247738-002 File name: Ch02.doc

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Built-in speakers, microphone, and jacks for 16-bit stereo

sound with electronic equalization and wave table synthesis

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Energy Star–compliant power saving features

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Ports and connectors for external equipment, including serial,

parallel, external monitor, and an external PS/2-compatible

pointing device or keyboard

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Desktop functionality with the optional ArmadaStation

expansion base or the Armada MiniStation convenience bases

Some models include an integrated modem and/or a CD-ROM

drive.

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Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED10
- Unpacking the Computer11
- Taking the Battery Pack out of Ship Mode12
- Setting up the Computer13
- Setting up the Software16
- Where to Go from here18
Chapter 2 TAKING a LOOK at the COMPUTER20
- Features Overview20
- Exterior Components21
- Interior Components27
- Preinstalled Software27
Chapter 3 USING the KEYBOARD and POINTING DEVICE28
- Using the Pointing Device and Mouse Buttons28
  - Changing Mouse Settings29
- Identifying Keyboard Components29
- Hotkeys30
- Embedded Numeric Keypad31
- Programmable Keys31
Chapter 4 USING POWER and POWER MANAGEMENT34
- Power Sources34
- Power Controls and Light35
- Turning the Computer on and off36
- Power Management37
Chapter 5 USING BATTERY PACKS43
- Battery Gauges43
- Gauge on the Battery Pack45
- Charging Battery Packs46
- Identifying and Resolving a Low-Battery Condition47
- Replacing a Discharged Battery Pack48
- Extending Battery Pack Operating Time49
- Storing Battery Packs50
Chapter 6 WORKING with REMOVABLE DRIVES51
- Caring for Removable Drives52
- Placing Drives in Their Carrying Cases53
- Removing/Inserting a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Bay54
  - Removing a Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Bay54
  - Inserting a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay56
- Using Multibay Adapters58
  - Inserting a Hard Drive into the Armada 7300 Hard Drive Multibay Adapter58
  - Removing/Inserting a Drive in the Armada 7000 Removable Drive Multibay Adapter59
- Removing/Inserting Drives in the Computer Multibay64
- Opening the CD-ROM Tray67
- Changing the Drive Boot Order68
Chapter 7 CONNECTING EXTERNAL DESKTOP EQUIPMENT69
- Identifying External Connectors70
- External Mouse or Other Pointing Device, Keyboard, or Numeric Keypad71
- Parallel and Serial Devices71
- External Monitor/Overhead Projector72
  - Display Settings72
  - Energy-Saving Monitor74
- Docking Connector74
Chapter 8 USING the INTERNAL MODEM75
- Finding Online Modem Help75
- Running the Communications Program76
- Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Wall Jack76
- Connecting the Modem in North America, Latin America, Japan, or Hong Kong77
- Connecting the Modem in Europe or Australia78
- Connecting the Modem to a Cellular Phone (Available Only in North America)79
Chapter 9 USING the INFRARED PORT81
- Infrared Software82
  - Infrared Monitor82
  - Direct Cable Connection82
- Preparing for an Infrared Connection83
Chapter 10 USING PC CARDS85
- Supported PC Cards85
- Compaq PC Card Solutions List86
- Configuring PC Cards86
- Inserting a PC Card87
- Removing a PC Card88
  - When the Computer Is off88
  - In Windows 95, When the Computer Is on88
Chapter 11 USING AUDIO FEATURES90
- Identifying the Audio Components91
- Using the Built-In Audio Components92
- Connecting External Audio Equipment93
Chapter 12 UPGRADING RAM MEMORY94
- Installing a Memory Expansion Board95
Chapter 13 MAINTENANCE and TRAVEL GUIDELINES100
- Routine Care100
- Replacing the Pointing Device Cap101
- Traveling and Shipping Guidelines101
Chapter 14 SECURITY FEATURES Software Security104
- Establishing a Power-On Password105
- Software Security105
- Enabling Quicklock and Quickblank106
- Establishing a Setup Password106
- Changing or Deleting a Password107
- Disabling Devices107
- Hardware Security108
Chapter 15 INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY111
- Inventory Management111
- Fault Management112
- Security Management112
Chapter 16 COMPUTER SETUP and DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES Computer Setup113
- Help Button114
- View Menu114
- Tools Menu115
- Computer Checkup (TEST)115
- View System Information (INSPECT)117
- Prepare Computer for a Compaq Service Call (Remotepaq)118
- Create Diagnostics Diskette118
- Manage Diagnostics Partition118
Chapter 17 TROUBLESHOOTING119
- Minor Problems Checklist120
- Solving Audio Problems121
- Solving Battery and Battery Gauge Problems122
- Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems125
- Solving Hard Drive Problems127
- Solving Hardware Problems128
- Solving Infrared Problems129
- Solving Keyboard and Numeric Keypad Problems130
- Solving Memory Problems131
- Solving Modem Problems132
- Solving PC Card Problems134
- Solving External Pointing Device Problems136
- Solving Power Problems136
- Solving Printer Problems138
- Solving Screen Problems139
Appendix A COMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT143
- Preparing for a Technical Support Call143
- Worldwide Telephone Numbers144
Appendix B150
Regulatory Notices150
- Federal Communications Commission Notice151
- Canadian Notice152
- Avis Canadien152
- European Notice152
- Japanese Notice152
- German Ergonomics Notice153
- Airline Travel Notice153
- Energy Star Compliance153
- Battery Notice153
- Power Cords154
- Laser Safety155
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991157
Appendix C ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE164
- Preventing Electrostatic Discharge164
  - When Handling Removable Drives164
  - When Installing Internal Components164
- Grounding Methods165
Appendix D166
Specifications166
- Index168

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