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United States January 3, 2003
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Presario 1200 Series
Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275
Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog
Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations
Product Description Pin Assignments Index
Before You Begin
Notice
Preface
Product
Description
Troubleshooting
Illustrated Parts
Catalog
Removal &
Replacement
Procedures
Specifications
Connector Pin
Assignments
Battery P
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Preface This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used for reference when servicing the Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Computers. Compaq Computer
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Product Description Models and Features Controls and Lights Compaq Left Side Components Presario Portable Right Side Components Computers... Bottom of Unit are a Rear Connector
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Models & Features Models and Features Controls and Compaq Presario 1200 Series Lights Left Side Portable Computer Components Models Right Side Components Bottom of Model 1255 Mode
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Controls and Lights Models and Front Panel Features Components Controls and Lights Left Side Components Right Side 1. Display Components 2. Power Bottom of Button Unit 3. Rea
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Left Side Components Models and Features Controls and Lights 1. PC Left Side Components Card Right Side Eject Components Lever Bottom of 2. PC Unit Card Rear Slot Connector
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Right Side Components Models and Features Controls and Lights Left Side Components 1. Battery Right Side Components Compartment. Bottom of 2. CD Drive. Unit 3. CD Drive Rear
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Bottom of Unit Models and Features Controls and Lights Left Side 1. Components Upgradeable memory Right Side compartment. Components Bottom of 2. Rubber Unit feet. Rear Con
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Rear Connectors Models and Features 1. AC Adapter. Controls and Lights 2. Parallel Printer Port. Left Side Components 3. Serial Port. Right Side Components 4. Fan Exhaust. Bott
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Power Management for Windows 98 The following power management features are available for conserving AC power and extending battery operating time: Power Management Settings Sleep Hibe
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United States January 3, 2003 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 | Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures | Specifications Pin Assignments | Battery Pack Operations Power Management for Windows 98 Power Management Settings Depending on your patterns of computer use, you can set different levels of power manage
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United States January 3, 2003 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 | Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures | Specifications Pin Assignments | Battery Pack Operations Power Management for Windows 98 Sleep You can select Sleep mode instead of turning off the computer when you have finished using it. This allows t
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United States January 3, 2003 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 | Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures | Specifications Pin Assignments | Battery Pack Operations Power Management for Windows 98 Hibernation Mode Hibernation helps conserve battery life and protect your data. Hibernation can be a routine power
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United States January 3, 2003 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 | Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures | Specifications Pin Assignments | Battery Pack Operations Power Management for Windows 98 Battery Operating Time Battery operating time is affected by variables, such as the following: ● Power conser
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United States January 3, 2003 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 | Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures | Specifications Pin Assignments | Battery Pack Operations Power Management for Windows 98 Rebooting After a Lockup Occasionally you may encounter a frozen keyboard or a locked screen. To reboot your compu
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United States January 3, 2003 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 | Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures | Specifications Pin Assignments | Battery Pack Operations Power Management for Windows 98 Servicing Your Computer - Full Off Mode If you need to install or replace components in your system, you must turn
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Troubleshooting This section covers troubleshooting information Preliminary Steps for the Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Clearing the Power-On Computers. The basic steps in trou
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Preliminary Steps Before running POST, complete the following preliminary steps: 1. If a power-on password has been established, type the password and press the Enter key. If the passw
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United States January 3, 2003 compaq.gif (932 bytes) top_nav.gif (991 bytes) Presario 1200 Series Models: 1255, 1256, 1260, 1262, 1266, 1267, 1272, 1273, 1274, and 1275 Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Removal Sequence Troubleshooting Battery Operations Product Description Pin Assignments Index Power-On Self Test (POST) Running POST To run POST, complete the following steps: ● Turn off the computer; then, turn on the computer. ● If POST does not detect any errors, the c
