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Compaq Armada 7800 Reference Manual (266 pages)
Brand:
Compaq
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.03 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED
13
Unpacking the Computer
13
Taking the Battery Pack out of Ship Mode
15
Setting up the Computer
17
Charging the Battery Pack for the First Time
17
Connecting the Power Cord
18
Opening the Computer
19
Adjusting the Keyboard
19
Turning on the Computer
20
Setting up the Software
21
Operating the Computer During Setup
21
Choosing a Language
21
Removing the Operating System
22
Restoring Your Operating System and Software Preinstalled by Compaq
22
Completing Setup
23
Registering the Computer
23
Locating Online Resources
23
Chapter 2 AKING a
25
Ook at the Computer
25
Front Components
25
Left Side Components
27
Rear Components
28
Right Side Components
30
Top Components
31
Bottom Components
33
Display Controls
34
MPEG Overview
35
USB Overview
35
Ordering Preinstalled Software
36
Chapter 3 USING the KEYBOARD and POINTING DEVICE
37
Using the Pointing Device
37
Keyboard Components
39
Hotkey Quick Reference
40
Moving the Hotkey Popup Window Location
41
Switching Displays
42
Adjusting System Warning Beep Volume
43
Initiating Quicklock/Quickblank
44
Selecting a Power Management Level
45
Accessing the Battery Gauge
46
Adjusting the Brightness Control
47
Accessing the BIOS Version Number
48
Accessing the Embedded Numeric Keypad
49
Stretching Text
50
Programmable Keys Overview
51
Assigning or Reassigning Programmable Keys
52
Unassigning Programmable Keys
53
Adding Schemes
53
Removing Schemes
54
Showing the Key Assignments in the System Tray
54
Chapter 4 USING POWER and POWER MANAGEMENT
55
Leaving on the Computer
55
Turning off the Computer
55
Power Management Overview
56
Accessing Power Management
56
Setting the Power Management Level
57
Power Management Levels
57
Setting the Power Management Level with Power Properties
58
Setting the Power Management Level with Computer Setup
58
Suspend Overview
59
Initiating Suspend
59
Exiting Suspend
61
Hibernation Overview
62
Initiating Hibernation
63
Enabling/Disabling Hibernation
64
Exiting Hibernation
64
Timeout Overview
65
Setting the Screen Save Timeout
65
AC Energy Saver Overview
66
Enabling/Disabling PC Card Slots
66
Chapter 5 USING BATTERY PACKS
67
Battery Components
67
Using a New Battery Pack
68
Charging Battery Packs
68
Charging Battery Packs in the Computer
68
Charging Battery Packs Outside of Normal Operating Conditions
69
Ensuring Battery Gauge Accuracy
69
Identifying a Low Battery Condition
70
Resolving a Low Battery Condition
71
Resolving a Low Battery Condition by Connecting to an Electrical Outlet
71
Resolving a Low Battery Condition by Connecting to the Automobile Adapter
72
Resolving a Low Battery Condition by Replacing the Battery Pack
74
Resolving a Low Battery Condition with no Power Sources Available
74
Replacing Battery Packs
75
Removing the Battery Pack from the Battery Bay
75
Inserting the Battery Pack in the Battery Bay
77
Removing the Battery Pack from the Multibay
78
Inserting the Battery Pack in the Multibay
80
Storing Battery Packs
81
Maximizing Battery Pack Life
82
Beeps When Display Is Closed and Computer Is Turned on
83
Recycling Used Battery Packs
83
Chapter 6 WORKING with REMOVABLE DRIVES
85
Removable Drive Bays
85
Caring for Removable Drives
86
Multibay Weight Saver
87
Hard Drives
88
Removing a Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Bay
88
Inserting a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay
90
Removing a Hard Drive from the Multibay
91
Inserting a Hard Drive into the Multibay
93
CD-ROM Drives
94
Removing a CD-ROM Drive from the Multibay
94
Inserting a CD-ROM Drive into the Multibay
96
Working with Compact Discs
97
Diskette Drives
101
Removing a Diskette Drive from the Multibay
101
Inserting a Diskette Drive into the Multibay
103
Working with Diskettes
104
Chapter 7 USING the INTERNAL MODEM
109
Modem Basics
109
Understanding How a Modem Works
109
Understanding Modem Software
110
Editing and Executing a Command
110
Connecting the Modem
111
Connecting the Modem in North America, Latin America, Japan, or Hong Kong
111
Connecting the Modem in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa
112
Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable
113
Setting Modem Defaults
116
Setting S Register Default Values
117
Modifying an S Register
117
Reading an S Register
117
Using Online Mode
118
Escaping from an Online Session to the Command Mode
118
Creating a Command Mode Shortcut
119
Creating a Command Mode Icon
120
Using the Modem with a Cellular Phone (United States Only)
121
Choosing Cellular Direct Components
121
Connecting the Modem to a Cellular Phone
122
Registering the Phone with the Modem
123
Using PIN Dialing
124
PIN Dialing When Using a Stored Dial Suffix
124
Modem Cellular Basics
125
Disabling Cellular Phone Recognition
125
Checking the Phone and Modem Connection
126
Checking Signal Strength
126
Using the &J Command (Telephone Interface Control)
127
Power Management for a Cellular Connection
127
How the Environment Affects Cellular Performance
128
Using Windows or DSVD Application Software
131
Using the Command Mode of Windows Hyperterminal
131
Starting with a Voice Connection
132
Starting with a Data Connection
133
Changing from a DSVD Connection to a Data Connection
134
Changing from a DSVD Connection to a Speakerphone Connection
134
Chapter 8 USING the INFRARED PORT
135
Infrared Connection Overview
135
Establishing an Infrared Link
136
Chapter 9 USING PC CARDS
137
Types of PC Cards
137
Inserting a PC Card
139
Removing a PC Card
141
Stopping a PC Card
142
PC Card Device Drivers
143
Zoomed Video
143
Chapter 10 USING AUDIO FEATURES
145
Introducing the Audio Components
145
Using Internal and External Microphones
146
Using Internal and External Speakers
148
Internal Speakers
148
External Speakers
148
Identifying Audio Connections
150
Controlling Audio Volume
152
Chapter 11 UPGRADING RAM MEMORY
154
Increasing RAM
154
Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board
155
Removing a Memory Expansion Slot Cover
156
Removing a Memory Expansion Board
158
Inserting a Memory Expansion Board
159
Replacing the Memory Expansion Slot Cover
160
Chapter 12 MAINTENANCE and TRAVEL GUIDELINES
162
Caring for the Computer
162
Replacing the Pointing Device Rubber Cap
163
Cleaning the Screen
164
Operating Temperatures
164
Traveling with the Computer
165
Shipping the Computer
166
Chapter 13 SECURITY FEATURES
168
Types of Security
168
Power-On Password
170
Setting the Power-On Password Using Windows 95
170
Setting the Power-On Password Using Windows NT
171
Entering the Power-On Password
171
Changing the Power-On Password
172
Deleting the Power-On Password
172
If You Forget Your Password
172
Setup Password
173
Setting the Setup Password
173
Entering the Setup Password
174
Changing the Setup Password
174
Deleting the Setup Password
175
Change/Delete Password Symbols
176
Using the Quick Controls
177
Enabling and Disabling Quicklock/Quickblank Using Windows 95
177
Enabling and Disabling Quicklock/Quickblank Using Windows NT
178
Drivelock Overview
178
User and Master Passwords Overview
179
Establishing Drivelock Protection
180
Changing the User Password
181
Removing Drivelock Protection
182
Changing the Master Password
183
Disabling and Enabling Devices
184
Using the Cable Lock
185
Chapter 14 INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY
186
Intelligent Manageability Overview
186
Asset Management Overview
187
Changing the Asset Tag Number
187
Fault Management Overview
188
Fault Management Alerts Overview
188
Security Management Overview
189
Configuration Management Overview
189
Chapter 15 COMPUTER SETUP and DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES
190
Computer Setup Overview
190
Running Computer Setup
191
Exiting Computer Setup
192
Using Compaq Utilities
192
Running Computer Checkup (TEST)
193
Running View System Information (INSPECT)
194
Running Compaq Diagnostics
194
Boot Sequencing
195
Factory Default Settings
196
Chapter 16 TROUBLESHOOTING
198
Checklist for Solving Problems
198
Solving Audio Problems
199
Computer Does Not Beep after the Power-On Self-Test (POST)
199
Internal Speaker Does Not Produce Sound When an External Audio Source Is Connected to the Stereo Line-In Jack
199
External Microphone Does Not Work
200
No Sound from Game Program
201
No Sound from Headphones
202
Volume too Low or too Loud
202
Solving Battery Pack/Battery Gauge Problems
203
Computer Is Beeping and Battery Power Light Is Blinking
203
Computer Battery Power Light Blinks to Indicate Low Battery Condition, but Computer Does Not Beep
203
Battery Pack will Not Charge
203
Computer Shut down and Memory was Lost When Replacing
204
The Battery Pack
204
Every Time Computer Is Turned On, Date and Time Must be Set
205
Battery Charge Does Not Last very Long
205
Solving Compact Disc/CD-ROM Drive Problems
207
CD-ROM Drive Cannot Read a Compact Disc
207
CD-ROM Drive Is Not Recognized by the Computer
208
Solving Diskette/Diskette Drive Problems
209
Diskette Drive Cannot Read a Diskette
209
Diskette Drive Cannot Write to a Diskette
210
Solving Hard Drive Problems
212
Accessing Information on the Hard Drive Is Much Slower than Usual
212
Hard Drive Error Occurs
212
Hard Drive Does Not Work
213
Errors Occur after Starting from an Additional Hard Drive
213
Solving Infrared Problems
214
Cannot Communicate with Another Computer
214
Cannot Transmit Data
215
Infrared Port Does Not Work
217
Solving Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Problems
218
Screen Is Blank and Keyboard Is Working
218
Embedded Numeric Keypad on Computer Keyboard
218
Is Disabled
218
Solving PC Card Problems
219
Computer Does Not Beep When a PC Card Is Inserted
219
Computer Beeps Only Once When a PC Card Is Inserted
220
PC Card Drivers Fail with Error Messages During System Restart
220
Network PC Card Does Not Work
221
Storage PC Card Does Not Work
222
Solving Power Problems
223
Computer will Not Turn on
223
Computer Turned off While It was Left Unattended
224
Solving Screen Problems
225
Characters on Computer Display Are DIM
225
Screen Is Blank
225
Computer Screen Is Blank and External Monitor Displays Information
227
Solving USB Problems
228
External Device Connected to a USB Connector Does Not Work
228
External Device Connected to USB Connector Does Not Work During Startup (before Windows 95 Loads)
228
External Devices in Lower Tiers Do Not Work
229
Solving Modem Problems
230
Modem Loses Connection
230
Characters Are Garbled/Transfer Rates Are Slow
230
Phone Line Noise Causes a Disconnection
231
No Dial Tone
231
Cellular Connection Doesn't Work (United States Only)
232
Ten Digit Dialing Does Not Work Correctly under Windows 95
232
Modem Cable Disables/Interferes with Other Telephony Devices (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland Only)
233
Modem Does Not Dial Correctly under Windows 95 (Switzerland and Germany Only)
234
Modem Does Not Identify Modem Cable Correctly
235
Appendix A
236
Compaq Customer Support
236
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Compaq Armada 7800 White Paper (22 pages)
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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July
2
Highlights
3
Defining Support
3
Support Software
3
Compaq Quickrestore
3
Support for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 Beta
3
Compaq Software CD
4
Compaq Support Software CD
4
System Enhancement Diskette
4
Preinstalled Operating Systems
4
Table 1. Pre-Installed Operating Systems
5
Supported Operating Systems
6
Table 2. Supported Operating Systems
6
Compaq Value-Added Features
7
Table 3. Compaq Value-Added Features
7
Table 4. New Feature & Hardware Support under Windows 95 OSR2
9
Windows 95
9
Table 5. New Feature & Hardware Support under Windows 98
10
Windows 98
10
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
12
Table 6. Key Windows 98 Feature Support by Compaq Portable Family
12
Table 7. Compaq Value Added Features under Windows NT 4.0
13
Windows 2000 Professional
14
Table 8. Microsoft's Windows 2000 Ready PC Requirements for Portable Pcs
15
Table 9. New Native Feature Support under Windows 2000
16
Linux
17
Table 10 Minimum Hardware Requirements for Red hat Linux 5.2
17
Table 11. Feature & Hardware Considerations under Linux
18
DOS 6.2X & Windows 3.1X
19
IBM OS/2 Warp 3.0 & 4.0
20
Microsoft Windows NT 3.51
20
Frequently Asked Questions
21
List of Tables
22
Compaq Armada 7800 White Paper (19 pages)
Software Overview
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Table of Contents
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Versus the Armada
3
Highlights
3
Supported Operating Systems
3
Operating Systems
3
Microsoft Windows 95
3
7700 And 7300
3
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
4
This Document Is Intended External Audiences with a Need for Information about the
5
Armada 7800
5
Windows 95
6
Windows NT 4.0
8
Software Delivery
9
Compaq Quickrestore CD
9
Compaq Support Software CD
9
Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility
9
Software Enhancements
9
Setup & Diagnostics
9
PC Card Support
10
Intelligent Manageability
10
Video
11
Internet Explorer 4.0
12
Multimedia
12
Premiere Audio
13
Security
13
White Paper
14
Power Management
14
Fast Infrared
16
Programmable Keys
16
Multibay Interchange Support
16
Communications
17
Online Help
17
Armada 7800
18
Frequently Asked
18
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Compaq Quickrestore CD
3
Compaq Support Software CD
3
Compaq Software CD
3
Microsoft Windows NT
15
DOS 6.2X & Windows 3.1X
18
Compaq Armada 7800 White Paper (22 pages)
ntelligent Manageability for Armada Portable Products
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Asset Management
4
Security Management
7
Fault Management
10
Thermal Sensor
12
Compaq Armada 7800 White Paper (10 pages)
Pre-install Refresh
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Armada 7400 and
1
Highlights
3
Windows 95
3
Table 1 - Windows 95 Software Component Version Comparison
3
Table 2.1 - System Enhancements for Windows 95 - Qfe's
3
Table 2.2 - System Enhancements for Windows 95 - Upgrades
4
Table 2.3 - System Enhancements for Windows 95 - Registry Updates
5
Windows 98
7
Table 3 - Windows 98 Software Component Version Comparison
7
Table 4 - Software Enhancements for Windows 98
8
Windows NT 4.0
9
Table 5 - Windows NT
9
Software Component
9
Armada 7400 and
10
Table 6 - Windows NT 4.0 Software Enhancements
10
Compaq Armada 7800 Quickspecs (13 pages)
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Standard Features
2
Standard Memory
6
System Unit
9
Technical Specifications
9
Diskette Drive
11
Li-Ion Battery Pack
11
CD-ROM Drive
12
Compaq Armada 7800 White Paper (12 pages)
Compaq Portable Certification Program Participation
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Battery Calibration
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