Compaq LTE 5000 - Notebook PC User manual

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Part Number: 213660-002 - File name: NOTICE

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; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE

FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this

guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written

consent from Compaq Computer Corporation.

1995 Compaq Computer Corporation.

Compaq, Deskpro, LTE, Contura, Presario, ProLinea

Registered U. S. Patent and Trademark Office.

LTE 5000 is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation.

Contura Registered in the Philippines Patent Office.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

Windows 95 is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or

nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in

accordance with the terms of the agreement.

Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Beyond Setup

Compaq LTE 5000 Family of Personal Computers

Second Edition (September 1996)

First Edition (September 1995)

Part Number 213660-002

Compaq Computer Corporation

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Regulatory Notices

Federal Communications

Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television

technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or

modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved

by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with

metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with

FCC Rules and Regulations.

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European Notice

Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC

Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive

(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European

Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the

following European Norms:

■EN55022 (CISPR 22)—Radio Frequency Interference

■EN50082-1 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4)—Electromagnetic

Immunity

■EN60950 (IEC950)—Product Safety

Canadian Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the

Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Avis Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences

du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

German Ergonomics Notice

The Compaq series 2880 family of personal computers, when

combined with one of the Compaq family of enhanced keyboards

and a QVision or FS family of desktop monitors, meets the

requirements of ZH 1/.618 (German Safety Regulations for Display

Work Places in the Office Sector). The installation guide included

with the monitors provides configuration information.

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Japanese Notice

Airline Travel Notice

Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the

discretion of the airline.

Laser Safety

All Compaq systems equipped with CD-ROM drives comply with

the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. With specific

regard to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product

performance standards set by government agencies as a Class 1

laser product. It does not emit hazardous light; the beam is totally

enclosed during all modes of customer operation and maintenance.

CDRH Regulations

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the

U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for

laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser

products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is

mandatory for products marketed in the United States.

!WARNING: Use ofcontrols or adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

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The removable CD-ROM drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER

PRODUCT. These labels are located on the outside of the

CD-ROM drive:

3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN

APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 . SUBCHAPTER J

THIS PRODUCT CMPLIES

-900-U

CERTIFICATION

TEAC CORPORATION

MANUFACTURED

DC 5V

S/NO.

TEAC CD-40 E

1.5A.

TIF

MADE IN JAPAN

TEAC CORP.

TUV

PRODUCT SERVICE

Laser Information

Laser Type: Ellipse

Wave Length: 780 nm +15/- 10 nm

Divergence Angle: 10 (vertical) /36 (horizontal) degrees

Output Power: 0.7 mW to 2.5 mW

Polarization: Circular

Numerical Aperture: 0.45 ±0.04

Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to

repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures

are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair.

Because of the complexity of the individual boards and

subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the

component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring

board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard.

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Contents

Preface

Where to Find Information xv

Symbols and Conventions Used in This Guide xv

Compaq Support xvi

Preparing for a Technical Support Call xvii

Ordering Backup Diskettes xvii

Worldwide Telephone Numbers xviii

Chapter 1

Taking a Look at the Computer

Preinstalled Software 1-2

Backing Up the Preinstalled Software 1-2

Reinstalling Drivers if You Delete the Preinstalled Software1-2

Interior Components 1-3

Memory 1-3

Increasing RAM Memory 1-3

Exterior Components 1-4

Components on the Front and Right Side 1-5

Components on the Rear and Left Side 1-8

Chapter 2

Keyboard and EasyPointII Pointing Device

EasyPoint II Pointing Device and Mouse Buttons 2-1

Customizing the Pointing Device 2-2

Replacing the Pointing Device Cap 2-2

Identifying Keyboard Features 2-3

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 2-4

Using Text Stretch 2-4

Hotkeys 2-4

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Chapter 3

Basic Operating, Maintenance, and Travel Guidelines

Power Sources 3-1

Connecting to an External Power Source 3-1

Disconnecting from an External Power Source 3-3

Power Controls 3-4

Turning On the Computer 3-4

Turning Off the Computer 3-5

Caring for the Computer 3-5

Traveling and Shipping Guidelines 3-6

Air Travel 3-6

International Travel 3-7

Shipping 3-7

Chapter 4

Using Battery Packs

Extending Battery Pack Operating Time 4-1

Battery Gauge Icons and Battery Light 4-2

Enhancing Battery Gauge Accuracy 4-3

Identifying and Resolving a Low-Battery Condition 4-4

Replacing Battery Pack(s) 4-5

Removing a Battery Pack from the Computer 4-5

Inserting a Battery Pack into the Computer 4-7

Charging Battery Packs 4-8

Charging Battery Packs in the Computer 4-8

Charging Battery Packs in Expansion Bases 4-8

Charging Battery Packs Outside Normal Operating

Conditions 4-9

Storing Battery Packs 4-10

Recycling Used Battery Packs 4-10

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Chapter 5

Connecting External Desktop Equipment

Serial Devices 5-2

Parallel Devices 5-3

External Monitor 5-4

External Keyboard, Numeric Keypad, or PS/2 Mouse 5-6

MultiBay-ISA Expansion Base 5-7

Docking the Computer in the Expansion Bases 5-7

Undocking the Computer from the Expansion Bases 5-11

Using the Ethernet Connectors on the Expansion Base 5-12

Attaching an Optional Security Cable Lock 5-12

Preparing for an Infrared Connection 5-15

Chapter 6

Working with Removable Drives

Number and Supported Locations for Drives and Battery Packs6-2

Caring for Removable Drives 6-3

Placing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrying Case 6-4

Placing a CD-ROM Drive or Diskette Drive into the

MultiBay Device Carrying Case 6-5

Dedicated Hard Drive Bay 6-6

Securing a Drive in the Dedicated Hard Drive Bay 6-6

Removing a Hard Drive from the Dedicated Hard Drive Bay6-7

Inserting a Hard Drive into the Dedicated Hard Drive Bay6-9

Computer MultiBay 6-11

Securing a Drive in the Computer MultiBay 6-11

Inserting the MultiBay Weight Saver into the Computer

MultiBay 6-12

Inserting a Hard Drive into the Computer MultiBay 6-12

Removing a Hard Drive from the Computer MultiBay 6-15

Inserting a CD-ROM Drive into the Computer MultiBay6-16

Removing a CD-ROM Drive from the Computer MultiBay6-17

Operating a CD-ROM Drive 6-18

Accessing a Diskette Drive in the Expansion Base 6-22

Inserting a Diskette Drive into the Computer MultiBay 6-22

Removing a Diskette Drive from the Computer MultiBay6-24

Using a Diskette Drive 6-25

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Using Additional Hard Drives 6-26

Using LTE 5000 Hard Drives 6-26

Using LTE Elite Hard Drives 6-26

Changing the Boot Drive 6-29

Chapter 7

Using PC Cards

Using PC Cards in Windows 95 7-1

Installing Card-Specific Device Drivers 7-2

Formatting Storage PC Cards 7-2

Using PC Cards in MS-DOS Mode 7-3

Inserting a PC Card 7-4

Removing a PC Card 7-6

Chapter 8

Using Audio Equipment

Using the Built-In Audio Equipment 8-2

Internal Stereo Speakers 8-3

Volume Control 8-3

Internal Microphone 8-4

Connecting Optional External Audio Equipment 8-4

Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack 8-4

Stereo Line-In Jack 8-5

Mono Microphone Jack 8-5

Chapter 9

Installing an Optional Memory Expansion Board 9-1

Chapter 10

Running Computer Setup

Initialization Menu 10-2

Ports Menu 10-3

Power Menu 10-3

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Security Menu 10-5

Setup Password 10-5

Power-On Password 10-6

QuickLock/QuickBlank 10-7

Device Disabling 10-7

Exit Menu 10-7

Customizing Computer Settings 10-8

Power Management 10-8

Computer Setup Power Management 10-8

Windows 95 Power Properties 10-9

Suspend 10-9

Hibernation 10-10

Security Features 10-10

Chapter 11

Running Compaq Diagnostics

Computer Checkup (TEST) 11-1

View System Information (INSPECT) 11-3

Chapter 12

Intelligent Manageability

Asset Management 12-1

Fault Management 12-1

Security Management 12-2

Chapter 13

Troubleshooting

Checklist for Minor Problems 13-2

Solving Audio Problems 13-3

Solving Battery and Battery Gauge Problems 13-4

Solving CD-ROM Drive Problems 13-7

Solving Diskette and Diskette Drive Problems 13-8

Solving Hard Drive Problems 13-10

Solving Hardware Problems 13-11

Solving Infrared Problems 13-12

Solving Keyboard Problems 13-13

Solving Memory Problems 13-13

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