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Compaq Armada E500

Series of Personal Computers

Reference Guide

Notice / Using this Guide / Index

Getting Started

Taking a Look at the Computer

Using the Keyboard

Using Battery Packs

Managing Power

Working with Removable Drives and

Device Bays

Using an Internal Modem (Available

on Select Models)

Connecting External Devices

Using PC Cards

Using Audio Features

Upgrading the Computer

Maintenance and Travel Guidelines

Security Features

Intelligent Manageability

Computer Setup and Diagnostics

Utilities

Troubleshooting

Customer Support

Regulatory Notices

Electrostatic Discharge

Specifications

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- Identifying Packing Box Contents2
- Table of Contents19
Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED27
- Finding Assistance27
- Identifying Packing Box Contents28
Chapter 2 TAKING a LOOK at the COMPUTER31
- Front Components31
- Left Side Components33
- Right Side Components34
- Rear Components36
- Bottom Components37
- Status Indicator Lights38
Chapter 3 USING the KEYBOARD39
- Using the Pointing Device39
- Using Hotkeys45
- Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad49
Chapter 4 USING BATTERY PACKS51
- Learning about Battery Packs51
- Using a New Battery Pack52
- Charging Battery Packs52
- Inserting and Removing the Primary Battery Pack53
  - Removing the Primary Battery Pack53
  - Inserting the Primary Battery Pack54
- Storing a Battery Pack55
- Maximizing Battery Pack Life55
- Recycling Used Battery Packs56
- System Beeps56
Chapter 5 MANAGING POWER58
- Selecting a Power Source58
- Using Suspend (Standby) and Hibernation59
- Charging a Battery Pack64
- Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack65
- Calibrating a Battery Pack67
  - Running a Calibration68
  - Stopping a Calibration69
- Using Power Preferences69
- Conserving Battery Power73
Chapter 6 WORKING with REMOVABLE DRIVES and DEVICE BAYS76
- Bay Configuration76
- E Lectrostatic D Ischarge77
- Caring for Removable Drives77
  - Changing the Startup Sequence with Multiboot78
- Selecting Diskettes79
- Dualbay Devices80
- Multibay Devices82
Chapter 7 Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models)86
- Connecting the Modem Cable86
- Selecting Communication Software87
- Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers88
- Uninstalling the Modem88
- Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally88
Chapter 8 CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES92
- Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard92
- Connecting an External Monitor92
- Connecting a Television Monitor93
- Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing Device94
- Connecting a Serial Printer94
- Connecting a Parallel Printer94
- Connecting Infrared Equipment95
  - Configuring the Infrared Port96
  - Enabling the Infrared Port96
- Connecting USB Peripherals97
- Connecting to a Docking Device97
Chapter 9 USING PC CARDS98
- PC Card Types98
- Inserting a PC Card98
- Removing a PC Card100
- PC Card Device Drivers101
- Changing PC Card Settings101
- Managing PC Card Power101
- Zoomed Video102
- Stopping a PC Card102
Chapter 10 USING AUDIO FEATURES103
- Identifying the Audio Components103
- Using Internal and External Microphones104
- Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones105
- Controlling Audio Volume105
- Speaker Ports106
Chapter 11 UPGRADING the COMPUTER107
- Upgrading System Memory107
- Upgrading the Hard Drive112
  - Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive112
- Attaching a Hard Drive Adapter112
- Adding an Internal Modem112
Chapter 12 MAINTENANCE & TRAVEL GUIDELINES113
- Updating the System113
- Reinstalling Software116
- Caring for the Computer116
- Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel117
- Traveling with the Computer117
Chapter 13 SECURITY FEATURES119
- Types of Security119
- Using the Cable Lock120
- Using the Power-On Password121
- Using Quick Controls124
  - Enabling Quick Controls124
  - Initiating Quick Controls124
- Using the Setup Password125
- Enabling and Disabling Devices127
- Drivelock Overview128
Chapter 14 INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY132
- Intelligent Manageability Overview132
- Asset Management133
- Fault Management134
  - Fault Management Alerts134
- Security Management135
- Configuration Management135
Chapter 15 COMPUTER SETUP and DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES136
- Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows136
- Using Computer Setup137
- Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows141
  - Displaying System Information141
  - Running a Diagnostic Test141
Chapter 16 TROUBLESHOOTING143
- Troubleshooting Checklist143
Appendix A COMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT173
- Preparing to Call Technical Support173
- Worldwide Telephone Numbers174
Appendix B REGULATORY NOTICES182
- Regulatory Agency Series Numbers182
- Federal Communications Commission Notice183
- Avis Canadien184
- Canadian Notice184
- European Notice184
- Airline Travel Notice185
- Battery Notice185
- Energy Star Compliance185
- German Ergonomics Notice185
- Japanese Notice185
- Power Cords186
- Laser Information187
- Laser Safety187
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991190
- New Zealand Modem Statements191
- Macrovision Corporation Notice193
Appendix C194
- Electrostatic Discharge194
  - Preventing Electrostatic Discharge194
  - Grounding Methods195
Appendix D SPECIFICATIONS196
- Index197

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