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Compaq Armada 7700 Series Reference Manual (225 pages)
HP Armada 7700: Reference Guide
Brand:
Compaq
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.87 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Using this Guide
8
Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED
9
Unpacking the Computer
9
Taking the Battery Pack out of Ship Mode
11
Setting up the Computer
13
Protecting a New Battery Pack
13
Connecting the Power Cord
14
Opening the Computer
15
Adjusting the Keyboard
15
Turning on the Computer
16
Setting up the Software
16
Operating the Computer During Setup
17
Choosing a Language
17
Choosing an Operating System
17
Where to Go from here
18
Registering the Computer
18
Backing up the System
18
Obtaining a Backup of the Compaq Value-Add Software
18
Finding Information
19
Customizing Computer Settings
19
Finding Optional Equipment
19
Chapter 2 TAKING a LOOK at the COMPUTER
21
Top Components
22
Display and Left Side Components
24
Right Side Components
26
Rear Panel Components
27
Bottom Components
29
Regional Differences
30
Chapter 3 SING the
31
Identifying Shortcut Keys
31
Performing Mouse Functions
32
Using the Pointing Device and Mouse Buttons
32
Changing Mouse Function Settings
32
Calculating on the Keyboard
33
Skipping Menus with Hotkeys
34
Automating Your Work with Programmable Keys
36
Setting Programmable Key Assignments
37
Viewing Programmable Key Assignments
38
Setting a Scheme
39
Adding a Scheme
39
Removing a Scheme
40
Chapter 4 MANAGING POWER
41
Choosing a Power Source
41
Identifying Power Controls and Indicators
42
Initiating Power Conditions
43
Turning the Computer on and off
45
Initiating Suspend
45
Initiating Hibernation
47
Customizing Power Settings
48
Using Power Properties
49
Using Computer Setup
56
Chapter 5 USING BATTERY PACKS
57
Managing Battery Pack Power
57
Monitoring Battery Pack Activity
57
Controlling Battery Discharge
63
Charging a Battery Pack
65
Replacing a Discharged Battery Pack
66
Removing a Battery Pack from the Battery Bay
66
Inserting a Battery Pack in the Battery Bay
68
Inserting a Battery Pack in the Multibay
69
Removing a Battery Pack from the Multibay
70
Identifying and Resolving a Low-Battery Condition
72
Chapter 6 WORKING with REMOVABLE DRIVES
73
Caring for Removable Drives
75
Removing and Inserting Drives
76
Removing a Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Bay
76
Inserting a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay
78
Inserting a Hard Drive into the Multibay
79
Removing a Hard Drive from the Multibay
81
Removing a Diskette Drive or CD-ROM Drive from the Multibay
82
Inserting a Diskette Drive or CD-ROM Drive into the Multibay
84
Using the Weight Saver
85
Using Boot Management
86
Changing the Boot Sequence
86
Using a Partitioned Hard Drive
87
Chapter 7 CONNECTING EXTERNAL DESKTOP EQUIPMENT
88
Identifying External Connectors
89
Connecting an External Device
90
Installing Parallel and Serial Device Drivers
90
Setting up an External Monitor or Overhead Projector
91
Choosing Display Settings
91
Enabling Energy-Saving Features
92
Using the Infrared Port
93
Establishing an Infrared Link
94
Accessing Infrared Software
96
Chapter 8 USING a MODEM
97
Connecting a Modem
97
Identifying Modem Connectors
97
Connecting a Modem in North America, Latin America, Japan, or Hong Kong
99
Connecting a Modem in Europe or Asia Pacific (Except Japan and Hong Kong)
101
Finding Online Modem Instructions
103
Selecting Modem Software
104
Preinstalled Software for Windows 95
104
Preinstalled Software for Windows NT
104
Optional Modem Software
104
Traveling Internationally
105
Traveling from Europe or Asia Pacific
105
Traveling from North America, Latin America, Japan, or Hong Kong
106
Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable
108
Adding an Optional PC Card Modem
109
Obtaining and Installing a Modem PC Card
109
Selecting Modem Software
109
Connecting the Modem to a Cellular Phone (North America)
110
Connection Requirements
110
Connecting the Cellular Phone
112
Finding Online Cellular Phone Instructions
113
Chapter 9 USING PC CARDS
114
Selecting PC Card Slots
114
Using the Compaq PC Card Solutions List
115
Configuring a PC Card
115
Inserting a PC Card
116
Removing a PC Card
118
When the Computer Is off
119
When the Computer Is on
119
Chapter 10 USING AUDIO COMPONENTS
120
Identifying Audio Components
121
Using Audio Features
122
Microphone
122
Stereo Speakers
122
Volume Control
123
Connecting External Audio Devices
124
Microphone Jack
124
Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack
124
Stereo Line-In Jack
125
Chapter 11 INCREASING RAM
126
Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board
127
Installing an Optional Memory Expansion Board
127
E Lectrostatic D Ischarge
128
Removing a Memory Expansion Slot Cover
128
Removing a Memory Expansion Board
129
Inserting a Memory Expansion Board
130
Replacing the Memory Expansion Slot Cover
131
Chapter 12 MAINTENANCE , SHIPPING , and TRAVEL
132
Caring for the Computer
132
Replacing the Pointing Device Cap
134
Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel
135
Preparing for Air Travel
136
Preparing for International Travel
136
Chapter 13 SECURING the COMPUTER
137
Using Security Software
138
Using a Power-On Password
138
Using Quick Controls
140
Using a Setup Password
141
Changing or Deleting a Power-On or Setup Password
143
Disabling Devices
144
Using Security Hardware
145
Securing Devices in the Hard Drive Bay and Multibay
146
Securing a Memory Expansion Board
147
Using an Optional Cable Lock
149
Chapter 14 COMPUTER SETUP and DIAGNOSTICS
150
Using Computer Setup
151
Viewing Menus
151
Getting Help
152
Using Computer Checkup (TEST)
152
Using View System Information (INSPECT)
154
Using Other Features
155
Manage Diagnostics Partition
155
Create Diagnostics Diskette
155
Chapter 15 INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY
156
Fault Management
156
Asset Management
157
Security Management
157
Chapter 16 TROUBLESHOOTING
158
Minor Problems Checklist
159
Solving Audio Problems
160
Solving Battery Problems
161
Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems
164
Solving Display Problems
166
Solving Hard Drive Problems
169
Solving Hardware Problems
170
Solving Infrared Problems
172
Solving Keyboard and Numeric Keypad Problems
174
Solving Memory Problems
175
Solving Modem Problems
175
Solving PC Card Problems
177
Solving External Pointing Device Problems
179
Solving Power Problems
179
Solving Printer Problems
182
Appendix A
183
Compaq Customer Support
183
Preparing for a Technical Support Call
183
Worldwide Telephone Numbers
185
Appendix B
191
Regulatory Notices
191
Federal Communications Commission Notice
192
Canadian Notice
193
Avis Canadien
193
European Notice
193
Japanese Notice
194
German Ergonomics Notice
194
Airline Travel Notice
194
Energy Star Compliance
194
Battery Notice
195
Power Cords
196
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
198
Laser Safety
209
Appendix C
210
Electrostatic Discharge
210
Grounding Methods
211
Appendix D
212
Specifications
212
Operating Environment
212
Computer Dimensions
213
Index
214
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