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.

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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.

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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.

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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.)

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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.