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Compaq Armada 6500 Family
Reference Guide
Part Number: ER-PM1CC-UA. A01
Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas
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June 1998 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq Computer Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not s
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Table of Contents 1 Documentation Kit Quick Setup Guide...................................................................................................................... 1-1 Reference Guide ......................................................................................................................... 1-1 HTML On-line Help................................................................................................................... 1-2 Related Documentation .....................
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Using Your Modem .................................................................................................................. 2-19 Country Select Utility........................................................................................................ 2-19 How to Use Country Select ............................................................................................... 2-20 More Information .......................................................................................
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5 Memory Upgrades Installing Additional Memory ............................................................................................. 5-2 Removing Memory.............................................................................................................. 5-4 6 Troubleshooting Notebook Computer Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 6-2 LCD Troubleshooting.............................................................
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Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface APM Advanced Power Management BIOS Basic Input/Output System CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module DMA Direct Memory Access DVD Digital Video/Versatile Disk FAT File Allocation Table FDD Floppy Disk Drive HDD Hard Disk Drive IDE Integrated Drive Electronics (internal hard disk drive interface) FIR Fast Infrared IRQ Interrupt Request ISA Industry Standard Architecture KB 1Kilobyte=10
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Special Notices Three kinds of special notices are used in this guide to emphasize specific information. ________________________ WARNING __________________________ Warning: Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided. ____________________________________________________________ _________________________ Caution ___________________________ Caution: Indicates the presence of a hazard that might cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt dat
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1 Documentation Kit This chapter overviews the contents of the documentation kit provided with the Compaq Armada 6500 Family notebook computer. The Compaq Armada 6500 Family documentation kit contains: · Compaq Armada 6500 Family Quick Setup Guide · Compaq Armada 6500 Family Reference Guide · Compaq Armada 6500 Family HTML On-line Help Quick Setup Guide This guide assists you in setting up your Armada 6500 Family notebook for the first time. It provides instructive illustrations covering the f
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Documentation Kit · Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your Computer – introduces you to the notebook’s industry leader features and controls. It also describes how to use the integrated touch pad as well as how to replace the notebook computer’s main battery pack. · Chapter 3: System Software & Restoration – provides an overview of the applications and utilities supplied on the Compaq Software CD. It also provides detailed instruction on how to restore your system using the Compaq QuickRestore CD.
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Documentation Kit · PC Cards – provides detailed instructions on using and configuring PC Cards in Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT. Included in this section is an IRQ resource table showing which IRQ resources can be freed in the event of a conflict. · Modules – provides basic instruction on removing and installing your CD-ROM, Floppy, and Optional Drive Modules. · Options – describes how to upgrade the notebook computer’s system memory, and provides complete user documentation for the C
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Documentation Kit Compaq Web Sites Please visit the Compaq Web Site to download the latest Compaq Armada 6500 Family operating system drivers and on-line User information. A comprehensive list of country specific Compaq Web Sites has been added to your Favorites folder. To access the Compaq Web Site for your country: 1. Click the Start button located on the Windows Taskbar, then click Favorites. 2. Select the general area that applies to you: · Compaq Americas · Compaq Asia Pacific · Compaq Euro
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2 Getting to Know Your Computer This chapter identifies and describes the industry leader features, components, controls, and indicators of your Compaq Armada 6500 notebook computer. It also describes how to use the integrated touch pad as well as how to replace the system battery. Features The Compaq Armada 6500 is a high-performance notebook computer designed for the mobile professional. It offers the best-in-class features for a notebook computer. · Integrated Touch Pad pointing device. · I
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Getting to Know Your Computer Components, Controls, and Indicators This section shows the locations and provides a description of the different components on your Compaq Armada 6500 notebook computer. Front and Right Side Components Component Description Power LED The green Power LED (lower) lights when the notebook is On. ➊ Battery Charging LED The amber Battery Charging LED (upper) lights when the battery is charging. Lid Release One of two lid releases. Push in both releases at the same time
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Getting to Know Your Computer DEC01547-2 Figure 2-1 Front and Right Side View 2-3
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Getting to Know Your Computer Front and Left Side Components Component Description Lid Release One of two lid releases. Push in both releases at the same time to ➊ open the LCD panel. Speaker Left stereo speaker used to hear sound files and system sounds. ➋ PC Card Ejectors Ejects a PC Card. Top button releases a PC Card from the top ➌ slot; the bottom button releases a PC Card from the bottom slot. PC Card Slots Supports two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III card. ➍ Zoomed Video cards a
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Getting to Know Your Computer DEC01546 Figure 2-2 Front and Left Side View 2-5
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Getting to Know Your Computer Back Components Component Description External Power In Input connection for Universal AC adapter. ➊ Universal Serial Bus A USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or ➋ (USB) Port digital camera connects to this port. RJ45 Ethernet Network A 10 or 100BaseT Ethernet line connects to this ➌ Port port. RJ11 Modem Port An analog telephone line connects to this port. ➍ A serial device, such as a mouse, graphics tablet ➎ Serial Port or scanner connects to this port. A para
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Getting to Know Your Computer Bottom Components Component Description Battery Release Releases the LiIon battery from the notebook computer. ➊ LiIon Battery Provides power to your notebook computer. ➋ Expansion Bay Module Releases the drive module installed in the Expansion Bay. ➌ Release Memory Door Provides access to notebook computer’s memory. ➍ Docking Connector Provides access to the notebook’s docking connector. This ➎ Door connector is used when connecting the notebook to the Compaq Mobil
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Getting to Know Your Computer Controlling Power The Suspend/Power button not only enables you to take advantage of the built-in power saving features but also turns the notebook On and Off. Goal Action On/Resume Press this button to turn the system On or resume normal operation from the Suspend mode. Suspend Press this button to place your system in Suspend mode. Lid Switch Close the LCD panel to place the system into Suspend mode. If the Lid Switch option in System Setup is set to Desktop/C
