Compaq Armada 100 User manual

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Reference Guide
Compaq Armada 100S Series
First Edition June 2000
Part Number 198212-001
Compaq Computer Corporation

Getting Started 1-1
Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter introduces the features and components of the notebook and tells
you how to get the notebook up and running.
Features
Your notebook incorporates desktop computer capabilities into a compact
notebook-sized package.
Among the distinguished features are:
•Support for AMD K6-2+ microprocessor
Provides an advanced central processor for excellent ability of code execution.
•Built-in audio system
Supports audio capabilities with 3D audio and acoustic effects.
•PCMCIA slot with CardBus support
Single slot supports one Type I, Type II, or Type III PC Card. This slot accepts
CardBus Cards that provide high-speed data transmission and networking.
•Fast Infrared (IR) port support
With the IR port, wireless communications are possible between your
notebook and an IR device.
•Universal Serial Bus (USB) port support
The USB standard gives you the benefits of having one single interface for
multiple interfaces when low-to-medium speed peripherals are concerned.
•Power Management
You can automatically and manually conserve power by setting up the Power
Management capabilities of your notebook.
•Internal Modem (available on select models )
Supports fax and data communications functions that allow your notebook to
be connected to a network environment through normal telephone cables.
•System BIOS (Basic Input/Output) that supports the years beyond 2000.

1-2Getting Started
Other basic components of the notebook system are:
•3.5-inch, 1.44MB (Megabytes) diskette drive
•ATA3 IDE hard drive, Ultra DMA-33/66 supported
•24X CD-ROM drive
•32MB or 64MB of system memory, expanding up to 160MB or
192MB SDRAM with a 128-MB memory module upgrade (model dependent)
•Internal 128KB L2 cache memory
•Color TFT or HPA display (model dependent)
•Notebook keyboard
•TouchPad pointing device
•Built-in microphone and stereo speaker set
•Input/output connectors for external expansion
•AC adapter
•Standard NiMH or optional Li-ion rechargeable battery pack

Getting Started 1-3
Taking a Look at the Notebook
Right-Side View
Figure 1-1. Right-Side View
1. Hard Drive
Inside is the hard drive of your notebook, often referred to as drive C. (See
“Hard Drive” in Chapter 2 for more information.)
2. Infrared Port
This infrared port complies with IrDA 1.1 and ASK standards. It allows you to
connect your notebook to an IR device wirelessly. (See “Connecting an
Infrared Device” in Chapter 4 for important notes.)
3. CD-ROM Drive
This is the CD-ROM drive of your notebook, often configured as drive D. (See
“CD-ROM Drive” in Chapter 2 for more information.)
4. Volume Control
This controls the volume of the sound coming from the notebook.

1-4Getting Started
Left-Side View
Figure 1-2. Left-Side View
1. Cable Lock Anchor
This rectangular hole can be used as an anchor point for a security cable. Use
a cable to lock your notebook to an appropriate location for security.
2. Power Button
Pressing this button turns the notebook power ON or OFF.
3. RJ-11 Connector (available on select models)
With the RJ-11 connector, the standard telephone line can be connected to
your notebook.
WARNING:
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
5. Avoid using the telephone function during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity
of the leak.
4. PC Card Slot
Open the display to access the PC Card slot. (See “Installing a PC Card” in
Chapter 4 for more information.)

Getting Started 1-5
5. Battery Pack
Inside is the battery pack, which supplies power to your notebook when
external power is not connected. (See Chapter 3 for more information.)
Rear View
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Figure 1-3. Rear View
1. Microphone Connector ( )
Connects to an external microphone for use in place of the notebook's built-in
microphone.
2. Audio Output Connector ( )
Connects to a set of headphones, external speakers with amplifier or an audio
recording device.
3. USB Port ( )
The 4-pin Universal Serial Bus port is for connecting an USB device. (See
“Connecting an USB Device” in Chapter 4 for more information.)
4. Parallel Port ( )
This 25-pin port is for connecting a parallel device such as a parallel printer or
pocket LAN. (See “Connecting a Serial or Parallel Device” in Chapter 4 for
more information.)
5. Serial Port ( )
This 9-pin port is for connecting a serial device such as a serial mouse,
modem, or printer. (See “Connecting a Serial or Parallel Device” in Chapter 4
for more information.)
6. VGA Port ()
This 15-pin analog port is for connecting an external monitor.

1-6Getting Started
7. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port ( )
This 6-pin mini-DIN port is for connecting a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.
8. Power Connector ()
This is for connecting the AC adapter.

Getting Started 1-7
Front View
Figure 1-4. Front View
1. Display Latch
The display latch keeps the notebook firmly closed. To open the computer,
press the display latch toward the right, then lift the display.
2. Diskette Drive
This is the 3.5-inch diskette drive of your notebook, often referred as drive A.
(See “Diskette Drive” in Chapter 2 for more information.)

1-8Getting Started
Top-Open View
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Figure 1-5.Top-Open View
1. Display
This is the display of your notebook.
CAUTION: Do not place heavy objects on top of the notebook when it is
closed as this can damage the display.
2. Indicators Panel
These are the indicators that show the status of your notebook.
AC Power Indicator
•Turns on when the notebook is using AC power.
•Blinks when the notebook, using AC power, is in Suspend-to-RAM
mode. (See “Introducing Power Management” in Chapter 2 for
information on Suspend-to-RAM mode.)
Battery Power Indicator
•Turns on when the notebook is operating on battery power.
•Blinks when the notebook, using battery power, is in
Suspend-to-RAM mode. (See “Introducing Power Management” in
Chapter 2 for information on Suspend-to-RAM mode.)

Getting Started 1-9
Battery Charge Indicator
•Lights green when the battery is fully charged with the AC adapter
connected.
•Lights orange when the battery is being charged.
•Blinks red when the battery is low.
CD-ROM Drive In-use Indicator turns on when the notebook is
accessing the CD-ROM drive.
Hard Drive In-use Indicator turns on when the notebook is accessing
the hard drive.
Diskette Drive In-use Indicator turns on when the notebook is
accessing the diskette drive.
Num Lock Indicator turns on when the Num Lock function is activated.
ACaps Lock Indicator turns on when the Caps Lock function is activated.
Scroll Lock Indicator turns on when the Scroll Lock function is
activated.
3. Microphone
This is the built-in microphone of your notebook.
4. Keyboard
This keyboard provides all the functions of a full-size 87/90-key keyboard.
(See “Keyboard” in Chapter 2 for information.)
5. TouchPad
This is the pointing device of your notebook. (See “TouchPad” in Chapter 2 for
information.)
6. Stereo Speaker Set
This is the built-in speaker set of your notebook.

1-10 Getting Started
Getting the Notebook Running
Connecting to AC Power
1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter into the power connector Êon the rear of
the notebook.
2. Plug the AC cord Ëinto the AC adapter and into the an electrical outletÌ.
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Figure 1-6.Connecting the AC Adapter
When the AC adapter is connected, the indicator on the AC adapter lights up,
indicating that power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the
AC adapter and onto your notebook. When the Battery Charge Indicator
() on the notebook glows orange, the AC adapter is charging the battery.
3. To fully charge the battery, leave the notebook power off, and wait until the
Battery Charge Indicator glows green.
When the AC adapter is not connected, you can operate the notebook using
battery power only.

Getting Started 1-11
Using Battery Power
When the AC adapter is not connected, you can use battery power. To assure
optimum battery life, fully charge and discharge the battery at least once and then
fully charge the battery before you first use battery power. (For more information
on using battery power, see Chapter 3.)
Starting Up
The notebook starts up with an operating system preinstalled on the hard drive, a
CD-ROM, or a diskette. The notebook will automatically load the operating system
after you turn it on. This process is called booting. Follow these steps to start the
system.
1. Open the notebook by sliding the display latch toward the right and lifting up
the display.
2. Turn on the notebook by pressing the power button (Figure 1-2 #2) on the left
side of the notebook.
3. Tilt the display forward or backward to a comfortable viewing position.
You can also adjust the brightness of the display to attain display clarity.
To adjust brightness, press [Fn]+[F6] or [Fn]+[F7].
4. Each time the notebook is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test
(POST). This checks the status of major notebook devices including the
system board, memory, video, keyboard, and disk drive. Some status
messages from POST will appear on the screen.
If the POST has detected a mismatch between the actual hardware
configuration and the configuration information stored in CMOS RAM, you will
see error message(s) prompting you to run the Setup Configuration Utility
(SCU) program. (See Chapter 5 for instructions on running SCU.)
NOTE: The SCU program allows you to enter the configuration
information and store it in CMOS RAM. The configuration information is
needed by the notebook to identify the installed devices. Under SCU, you
can also activate certain features such as Power Saving and Security.
5. When POST successfully completes its check, the notebook first tries to boot
from drive A, C, or CD-ROM depending on the “Boot Sequence” setting in the
SCU program.

1-12 Getting Started
NOTE: To avoid viruses brought in by diskettes, boot the system from the
hard disk instead of a diskette. If you must boot up from drive A, make
sure the booting diskette is clean.
Booting with Windows 98
The notebook comes to you with the operating system preinstalled. During the
software installation process, you will be prompted to provide additional
information. To complete the installation process when booting up with
Windows 98 for the first time, follow these steps:
1. When prompted, enter your region, keyboard preference, name, and modem
country/dialing information.
2. If you want to register your copy of the operating system now, connect the
modem cable (included with integrated modem models) to the RJ11 jack on
the notebook and plug the other end of the cable into a standard telephone
wall jack. Then, click Next. If you do not want to register the operating system
at this time click Skip.
3. Review and accept the Microsoft License Agreement, then enter the Product
Key from the Certificate of Authenticity label. The label is located on the
operating system manual or on the bottom side of the notebook. You will not
be able to use the Windows software without entering the Product Key.
4. When prompted, choose the appropriate time zone and set the time and date.
Click Apply, then OK.
5. The system will adjust the final configuration. Click Cancel in response to
device installation dialogs, then allow the system to reboot, if prompted. The
computer is now ready to use.
Your notebook comes with a CD-ROM that contains software drivers you need to
install, thus enabling the special features of your notebook. (See Chapter 6 for
information on the drivers.)

Getting Started 1-13
Turning Off the Notebook
CAUTION: Never turn off the notebook when the hard drive In-use
Indicator is on. You may lose your data by doing so.
1. If you are using a program, save your data and exit the program.
2. First make sure all hard drive in-use indicators are off, then remove any
diskette or CD-ROM from the drive.
3. If you are using an operating system such as Microsoft Windows 98 that has
the “Shut Down” command, simply select the command and the notebook will
turn off automatically.
Otherwise, turn off the notebook by pressing the Power Button.
4. Turn off the power to any connected external devices.
5. To close the notebook, tilt down the display until the display latch clicks into
place.
6. To disconnect the AC adapter, unplug it from the electrical outlet first; then
unplug it from the notebook.

Using the Notebook 2-1
Chapter 2
Using the Notebook
This chapter provides operating basics on the notebook’s components such as the
diskette drive, hard drive, CD-ROM drive, keyboard, and TouchPad. It also
introduces power management and gives you tips in care and maintenance.
Diskette Drive
Your notebook comes with a diskette drive designated as drive A. A diskette drive
allows you to load new programs into your notebook, or to store data on a
removable diskette so you can transfer data from one notebook to another.
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Figure 2-1. 3.5-inch Diskette
The diskette drive is compatible with either double-density (2DD) 720KB diskettes
or high-density (2HD) Ê1.44MB diskettes. Notice that both types of diskettes
have an arrow imprinted on the front upper left corner, and a slidable write-protect
tab Ëon the bottom left corner, as illustrated above. When slid downward, the
write-protect tab prevents data from being written to, or erased from, the diskette.

2-2Using the Notebook
Inserting and Ejecting Diskettes
To insert a diskette, hold it with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide
the disk into the drive until it clicks into place.
Figure 2-2. Inserting a Diskette
To eject a diskette, make sure that the diskette drive in-use indicator is off, then
press the eject button on the drive. When the diskette pops out of the drive,
remove the diskette and store it properly.
Formatting Diskettes
A diskette must be formatted before it can store any data. For information on how
to format a diskette, please consult your operating system manual.
CAUTION:
1. Never turn off or reset the notebook while the diskette drive in-use
indicator is on.
2. Always store your diskettes in a safe, clean container, protecting
them from the dust and magnetic fields.

Using the Notebook 2-3
Hard Drive
Your notebook comes with a hard drive designated as drive C. A hard drive, also
called a fixed disk, is a storage device with non-removable, rotating, magnetic
storage platters. Compared with a diskette, a hard drive can retrieve and record
data much faster and has a much larger storage capacity.
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CAUTION:
1. To avoid unexpected data loss caused by viruses or accidents,
regularly backup your files from the hard drive to diskettes.
2. Never turn off or reset the notebook while the hard drive in-use
indicator is on. In addition to possible data loss, the system and the
hard drive’s sensitive circuitry may be damaged.
CD-ROM Drive
Your notebook comes with a CD-ROM drive, which uses removable 5.25-inch
compact disks that look like standard music CD-ROMs. The compact disk is an
ideal medium for data storage or multimedia program because of its huge amount
of data capacity.
Inserting/Removing a CD-ROM
CAUTION:
1. When inserting a CD-ROM, gently insert it into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Make sure the CD-ROM is correctly inserted into the tray, then
close the tray.
3. Do not leave the CD-ROM tray open. Moreover, avoid touching the
lens in the tray with your hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the
CD-ROM may malfunction.
4. Do not wipe the lens with rough surfaced materials (such as paper
towel). Instead, use a cotton swab to wipe the lens gently.
FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based
devices:
“Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.”

2-4Using the Notebook
Use the following procedure to insert or remove a CD-ROM.
1. Turn on the notebook.
2. Push the eject button Êand the CD-ROM tray will slide out. If the tray only
slides out partially, gently pull it until fully extended.
3. To insert a CD-ROM, place the CD-ROM in the tray with its label facing up.
To remove a CD-ROM, hold the disc by its outer edge and lift it up from the
tray
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Figure 2-3. Inserting a CD-ROM
4. Slide the tray back into the drive bay.
Manually Releasing a CD-ROM
In the unlikely event that you are unable to release the CD-ROM tray by pressing
the eject button, you can manually release the tray as follows:
1. Turn off the system.
2. Insert a small rod into the manual eject hole Ë(see Figure 2-3) and push
firmly to release the tray.
3. Pull the tray out until the tray is fully extended, then remove the CD-ROM.

Using the Notebook 2-5
Keyboard
Your notebook keyboard has all the functions of a standard AT-enhanced
keyboard plus some keys specific to your notebook.
Function Keys and Hotkeys
On the top row of the keyboard are the function keys: [F1] to [F12]. Function keys
are multi-purpose keys which perform functions defined by individual programs.
Hot key functions are assigned to [Fn]+[F5] through [Fn]+[F12] by your notebook.
Hotkeys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed at any time to activate
special functions. Most hotkeys operate in a cyclic way. Each time a hot key is
pressed, it shifts the corresponding function to the other or next choice.
The function keys and hotkeys are described below.
Hotkeys Tasks
Fn+F5 toggles between video display output to the notebook display
screen, external monitor, and simultaneous (display on both).
Fn+F6 decrease display brightness.
Fn+F7 increase display brightness.
Fn+F8 decrease display contrast (for non-TFT panel only).
Fn+F9 increase display contrast (for non-TFT panel only).
Fn+F10 toggles between Battery Low Warning beep on and off.
Fn+F11 toggles the display panel on and off.
Fn+F12 activates the “Suspend-to-RAM” or “Suspend-to-Disk” mode
according to the setting of SCU.

2-6Using the Notebook
Special Keys
Several keys are added such as the [Ctrl], [Alt], [Esc], and lock keys for special
purposes. When the lock keys are pressed, their corresponding indicators will
light.
•[Num Lock]
Pressing this key toggles the Num Lock on and off. When on, the Num Lock
activates the numeric keys.
•[Scroll Lock]
Pressing this key toggles Scroll Lock on and off. The Scroll Lock is defined by
individual programs.
•[Caps Lock]
Pressing this key toggles the Caps Lock on and off. When on, the Caps Lock
keeps the letter keys in uppercase.
Numeric Keypad
A 15-key numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard. Numeric keys facilitate
entering of numbers and calculations. When Num Lock is on, the numeric keys
are activated, meaning you can use these keys to enter numerals.
NOTE:
1. When the numeric keypad is activated and you want to type the
English letter, you can either turn Num Lock off or hold down [Fn]
and press the key without turning Num Lock off.
2. If the “Keyboard Numlock” option in the Setup Configuration Utility
(SCU) program is checked, you can not directly use the alpha keys
on the notebook keyboard. To use the alpha keys, hold down the
[Fn] key first or press the Num Lock key.
3. Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the
notebook. If so, use the numeric keypad on an external keyboard
instead.
Cursor-Control Keys
At the lower right corner of the keyboard are four cursor-control keys: [↑],[↓],
[←],and [→].These keys, also called arrow keys, control cursor movement. On
the right side of the keyboard are [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], and [End] keys, which
control the screen or cursor movement.
Left to the arrow keys are the [Ins] and [Del] keys used for editing purposes.