Compaq 3500 manuals

Compaq 3500 User Manual (182 pages)

Brand: Compaq | Category: Computers | Size: 5.24 MB |

English

Table of contents

REFERENCE GUIDE

1

OCUMENTATION

2

BUSINESS REPLY MAIL

3

EFERENCE

4

Contents v

5

Contents vii

7

Contents ix

9

ECURITY

10

NTELLIGENT

10

ANAGEABILITY

10

Contents xi

11

LECTROSTATIC

12

ISCHARGE

12

PECIFICATIONS

12

Using This Guide xiii

13

Setting Up the Computer

14

Connecting the Power Cord

15

Setting Up the Software

16

Choosing a Language

17

Preinstalled by Compaq

17

Completing Setup

18

AKING A

19

OOK AT THE

19

Left Side Components

20

Right Side Components

21

Rear Components

22

Bottom Components

23

Status Indicator Lights

24

SING THE

25

EYBOARD AND

25

OINTING

25

Special Keys

26

Using Hotkeys

28

Hotkey Quick Reference

29

Function Hotkeys

29

Return to

29

Original State

29

Embedded Numeric Keypad

30

User Programmable Keys

31

Adding Schemes

33

Removing Schemes

34

Using the Pointing Stick

35

Customizing the Settings

36

Learning About Batteries

37

Using a New Battery Pack

37

Charging Battery Packs

38

Using the Battery Gauge

39

4-4 Using Battery Packs

40

Using Battery Packs 4-5

41

Automobile/Aircraft Adapter

42

Charged Battery Pack

43

No Power Source Is Available

43

4-8 Using Battery Packs

44

Using Battery Packs 4-9

45

Storing Battery Packs

46

Maximizing Battery Pack Life

46

Recycling Used Battery Packs

47

System Beeps

47

Turning Beeps On or Off

48

OWER AND

49

ANAGEMENT

49

Restarting the Computer

50

Disconnecting the Computer

51

Managing Power

51

If You Want To:

52

Click This Tab in

52

Power Properties:

52

Using ACPI Power Control

54

Using Hibernation

54

Enabling Hibernation

55

Initiating Hibernation

55

Exiting Hibernation

55

Using Suspend

56

Initiating Suspend

57

Exiting Suspend

57

Using Timeouts

58

Setting the Screen Saver

59

ORKING WITH

60

EMOVABLE

60

RIVES AND

60

Caring for Removable Drives

61

Using the Diskette Drive

62

Inserting a Diskette

63

Removing a Diskette

64

XPANSION

65

3500 Expansion Unit

67

MultiBay Devices

69

Using the Optical Disc Bay

72

ONNECTING

75

XTERNAL

75

Pointing Device

76

Connecting a Serial Printer

76

Connecting a Parallel Printer

77

Connecting Infrared Equipment

78

Connecting USB Peripherals

79

PC Card Types

82

Inserting a PC Card

82

Removing a PC Card

84

PC Card Device Drivers

85

Changing PC Card Settings

85

Managing PC Card Power

86

Zoomed Video

86

Stopping a PC Card

86

Audio Components Overview

87

Audio Components

88

Using Internal and External

89

Speakers/Headphones

89

Controlling Audio Volume

90

PGRADING THE

91

Upgrading the Hard Drive

94

Adding a DVD-ROM Drive

94

AINTENANCE AND

95

UIDELINES

95

Caring for the Display

96

Traveling with the Computer

97

Shipping the Computer

98

Operating Temperatures

98

Using the Cable Lock

100

Using Passwords Properties

101

Using the Power-On Password

101

Windows 95 or Windows NT

102

IMPORTANT:

103

Country Key Character

104

Using the Quick Controls

107

Enabling the Quick Controls

108

Initiating the Quick Controls

108

Using the Setup Password

109

Entering the Setup Password

110

Changing the Setup Password

110

Deleting the Setup Password

113

DriveLock Overview

115

13-18 Security Features

116

Security Features 13-19

117

Changing the User Password

118

Removing DriveLock Protection

119

Changing the Master Password

120

Asset Management

122

Fault Management

123

Security Management

124

Configuration Management

124

OMPUTER

125

ETUP AND

125

IAGNOSTICS

125

TILITIES

125

Running Computer Setup

126

Using Compaq Utilities

127

Running Compaq Diagnostics

128

Using the Video Utility

130

Boot Sequencing

131

ROUBLESHOOTING

132

Solving Audio Problems

133

Solving Battery Problems

135

Solving Hard Drive Problems

140

Solving Keyboard Problems

142

Solving Memory Problems

142

Solving PC Card Problems

145

Problem Possible Cause

147

Solution

147

Solving Power Problems

148

Solving Printer Problems

149

Solving Screen Problems

150

Solving Infrared Problems

154

Continued

155

Solving USB Problems

156

USTOMER

157

Worldwide Telephone Numbers

158

Location

159

Code Telephone Number

159

EGULATORY

165

Modifications

166

Canadian Notice

167

Avis Canadien

167

European Notice

167

Japanese Notice

168

German Ergonomics Notice

168

Airline Travel Notice

168

Energy Star Compliance

168

Battery Notice

169

Power Cords

169

AC Adapter

170

Laser Safety

170

Regulatory Notices B-7

171

Grounding Methods

173

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