compaq armada m700 User Manual

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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 Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device such as a printer.
  6 Power connector Connects the AC Adapter to the computer.
  7 USB port Connects USB devices, such as cameras for video
conferencing, or hubs which connect multiple USB devices.
The USB connector is a powered hub. When running
Windows 95 or higher or Windows NT or higher, any
combination of up to five powered or unpowered hubs can
be connected in any sequence, as long as two unpowered
hubs are not connected next to each other.
  8 Keyboard/mouse connector Connects an optional full-sized keyboard or a mouse. Both
the external mouse and computer pointing device are active.
A generic splitter/adapter will allow the connection of both an
external keyboard and external mouse at the same time. 
						

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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. 
						

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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 computer. 
						

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Top Components
Figure 1-6  Top Components 
						

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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 lock is on.
  7 Scroll Lock light Indicates that Scroll lock is on.
  8Information—Links directly to Compaq Armada user
information for quick answers to your computer questions.
This key is present only on computer models with SKUs
206645-XXX, 206646-XXX, 206647-XXX, 215191-XXX,
215197-XXX, 215198-XXX, and 215199-XXX.
  9Home—Provides an Internet starting point, connecting to a
personalized Web page filled with local weather, news, sports,
and financial information. This key is present only on
computer models with SKUs 206645-XXX, 206646-XXX,
206647-XXX, 215191-XXX, 215197-XXX, 215198-XXX, and
215199-XXX.
10Search—Opens the AltaVista search engine Web site, which
helps you locate information on the Internet. This key is
present only on computer models with SKUs 206645-XXX,
206646-XXX, 206647-XXX, 215191-XXX, 215197-XXX,
215198-XXX, and 215199-XXX.
11Email—Accesses your default email application. This key is
present only on computer models with SKUs 206645-XXX,
206646-XXX, 206647-XXX, 215191-XXX, 215197-XXX,
215198-XXX, and 215199-XXX.
12 Power switch Turns the computer on or off or exits Suspend.
13 Internal speakers Produce stereo sound.
*In Windows 98 the term sleep button replaces the term suspend button.
**In Windows 98 the term Standby replaces the term Suspend. 
						

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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 internal components.
  7 Label Identifies computer and provides the serial number
needed when calling Compaq customer support. 
						

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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 mouse. 
						

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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. 
						

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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 an Intel Pentium III 850-, 750-, 700-, 650-, 600- and
450-MHz processor, or an Intel Pentium II 400- or 366-MHz processor, depending on
the computer model. For ventilation, an electrical fan is installed. The fan operates on
from 5 to 12 volts and is controlled by a temperature sensor. The fan is designed to turn
on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These conditions are affected
by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery
conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Exhaust
air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer.
CAUTION:  To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 3-inch (7.6 cm) clearance
on the left and right sides of the computer. 
						

							Troubleshooting    2-1
chapter
 
2
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:

 Complete the recommended actions in the order in which they are given.

 Repeat POST after each recommended action until the problem is resolved and the
error message does not return.

 When the problem is resolved, stop performing the troubleshooting steps and do not
complete the remaining recommended actions.

 Refer to Chapter 5 for recommended removal and replacement procedures.

 If the problem is intermittent, check the computer several times to verify that the
problem is solved.
The following table describes the troubleshooting actions:
If You Want To: Then Run:
Check for POST error messages POST
Perform any of the following:

 Check the system configuration

 Set the system power management
parameters

 Return the system to its original
configuration

 Check system configuration of installed
devicesComputer Setup