compaq armada m700 User Manual

Product Description    1-13
Rear Components
Figure 1-3  Rear Components
Table 1-6
Rear Components
Item Component Function
  1 Infrared port Provides wireless communication between the computer and
another infrared-equipped device using an infrared beam.
  2 Serial connector Connects an optional external serial device such as a
mouse.
  3 External monitor
connectorConnects optional external display.
  4 Docking connector Connects the computer to the optional desktop expansion
base or convenience base.
  5...

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Left Side Components
Figure 1-4  Left Side Components
Table 1-7
Left Side Components
Item Component Function
  1 Composite TV connector Connects a television, VCR, camcorder, or
overhead projector.
  2 Cable lock connector Accepts an optional security cable to secure the
computer to a fixed object to prevent theft.
  3 Airflow vent Allows airflow needed to cool computer components.
Do not block airflow vents. 

Product Description    1-15
Right Side Components
Figure 1-5  Right Side Components
Table 1-8
Right Side Components
Item Component Function
  1 PC Card slots Accepts 16- and 32-bit CardBus PC Cards.
  2 Airflow vent Allows airflow needed to cool computer components.
Do not block airflow vents.
  3 MultiBay Supports MultiBay devices.
  4 Audio bass port Enhances stereo sound.
  5 RJ-11 jack Connects a standard telephone cable or modem
cable to the computer.
  6 RJ-45 jack Connects a network cable to the...

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Top Components
Figure 1-6  Top Components 

Product Description    1-17
Table 1-9
Top Components
Item Component/Icon Function
  1 Display switch Turns off the display if the computer is closed while turned on.
  2 Suspend button* Initiates and exits Suspend.** When pressed with the Fn key,
initiates Hibernation.
  3 Hard drive light Indicates hard drive activity.
  4 MultiBay drive light Indicates MultiBay activity.
  5 Num Lock light Indicates that Num lock is on and the embedded numeric
keypad is enabled.
  6 Caps Lock light Indicates that Caps...

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Bottom Components
Figure 1-7  Bottom Components
Table 1-10
Bottom Components
Item Component Function
  1 Battery bay Holds the primary battery.
  2 Hard drive security screw Secures the hard drive in the hard drive bay.
  3 Modem slot cover Contains the mini PCI modem card.
  4 MultiBay notch Helps to grasp a drive or battery pack from the MultiBay.
  5 MultiBay release latch Releases a removable drive or battery pack from the
MultiBay.
  6 Fan Provides airflow to cool...

Product Description    1-19
EasyPoint IV Pointing Stick Model Components
Figure 1-8  EasyPoint IV Pointing Stick Model Components
Table 1-11
Keyboard Components
Pointing Stick Model
Item Component Function
  1 EasyPoint IV pointing stick Moves the cursor in the direction of finger movement.
  2 Left pick button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
  3 Scroll button Scrolls the document to allow quicker
maneuverability.
  4 Right pick button Functions like a right button on an external...

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TouchPad Components
Figure 1-9  TouchPad Components
Table 1-12
Keyboard Components
TouchPad Model
Item Component Function
  1 TouchPad Moves the cursor in the direction of finger movement.
  2 Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
  3 Right TouchPad button Functions like a right button on an external mouse. 

Product Description    1-21
1.4  Design Overview
This section presents a design overview of key parts and features of the computer. For
assembly/disassembly instructions for the parts described in this section, refer to
Chapter 5.
System Board
The system board provides the following device connections:
 Memory expansion board
 Diskette drive
 Hard drive
 CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drive
 Display
 Keyboard/EasyPoint IV pointing device
 Audio
 Processor
 Fan
 PC Cards
 Modem
The computer is equipped with...

Troubleshooting    2-1
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Follow these basic steps when beginning the troubleshooting process:
1.  Complete the preliminary steps listed in Section 2.1.
2.  Run the Power-On Self-Test (POST) as described in Section 2.3.
3.  Run Computer Setup as described in Section 2.5.
4.  If you are unable to run POST or if the problem persists after running POST,
perform the recommended actions described in the diagnostic tables in Section 2.5.
Follow these guidelines when troubleshooting:

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