Contents

Computer at a Glance Connectors, Lights,  & Controls Keyboard & Mouse Video Graphics Diskettes  Hard Drives Expansion Slots and Internal Components	Memory Basics Security Management Power Management = Energy Saver Diagnostics Troubleshooting CD-ROM Models


Computer at a Glance

Processor 33-MHz 486SX 50-MHz 486DX2  66-MHz 486DX2 IntelDX4 Memory 4 or 8 MB expandable to 100 MB Optional 128K cache Storage Diskette drive - 3.5-in, 1.44 MB Hard drive - 200MB, 340MB, or 525MB
Video Graphics Local Bus Graphics with 1 MB of VRAM providing 1024 X 768 resolution in 256 colors Connectors Two Serial − Enhanced Parallel − Keyboard − Mouse − Monitor	Security Protects computer and information Energy Saver Energy Star Compliant (select models) with Monitor and System timeout options


Upgrading the 486 Processor

You can upgrade a 486-based system processor by replacing the processor already installed with an upgrade processor.

Currently any of the following performance upgrade processors may be installed to upgrade the computer:

Model	Upgrade Processor
ProLinea 4/100 (IntelDX4)	Pentium OverDrive Processor
ProLinea 4/66  (486DX2/66)	Pentium OverDrive Processor
ProLinea 4/50 (486DX2/50)	Pentium OverDrive Processor 486DX2/66 Processor Upgrade
ProLinea 4/33S (486SX/33)	Pentium OverDrive Processor  486DX2/66 Processor Upgrade 486DX2/50 Processor Upgrade 486DX/33 Processor Upgrade
Related Topics:

Installing a Processor


Installing a Processor

1	Using the processor removal tool [image] that came with the upgrade, gently release the original processor  [image] by lifting each side up from the socket [image].

2	Once the processor is loose, lift it out of the socket.

3	Align the new processor so that pin one [image] at the clipped corner of the processor is aligned with the triangular area of the socket.

4	Install the processor by lowering it into the socket.

5	Jumpers 8, 10, and 15 may have to be changed once you have replaced the processor. See your Beyond Setup Guide or the documentation that came with your new processor for more detailed instructions on upgrading your processor.

Related Topics:

Upgrading the 486 Processor


Expansion Slots and Internal Components
Expansion Slots and Major Internal Components

Major Internal Components Expansion Slots Changing the Real-Time Clock Battery	Upgrading the 486 Processor Installing a Processor


Connectors, Lights, & Controls Contents
Connectors, Lights, & Controls

Identifying  External Connectors Identifying  Lights & Controls Keyboard Lights	Enhanced Parallel Port CD-ROM Drive Lights and Controls Sound Board Connectors


Keyboard & Mouse

Using the Keyboard Using the Mouse


Using the Keyboard

Introducing the Keyboard Cursor Keys Insert and Delete  Keys Numeric Keypad	Function Keys Lock Keys Escape, Control, & Alternate Keys Key Combinations


Mouse Contents
Using the Mouse

How Does  the Mouse Work? Using Basic  Mouse Techniques	Changing the  Button Orientation Cleaning the Mouse


Diskettes

Inserting a Diskette Removing a Diskette Selecting Diskettes Formatting a Diskette	Copying a Diskette Write-Protecting a Diskette Making Backup Diskettes Ordering Backup Diskettes from Compaq


Hard Drives

Storing Information  on the Hard Drive How are Drives Identified? How Much Drive Storage is Available?	Customizing Hard Drive Type Creating a Diagnostics Diskette


Making Backup Diskettes Contents
Making Backup Diskettes

Making Backup Diskettes of Application Software Making Your Own Backup  System Diskettes When To Run  the DiskMaker Utilities	Using the SAVEALL Utility Using the LOADALL Utility Creating a Diagnostics Diskette


Video contents
Video Graphics

Video Resolution Local Bus Graphics Adding a Monitor	Energy Saver Monitor Changing Video Drivers


Memory Basics

Upgrading Memory How Does the Computer Use Memory?	What Are the Types of Memory? Upgrading Cache


Security Management

Types of Security Passwords	Cable Lock Disabling Devices


Passwords

Power-On Password Administrator/Setup Password Changing a Password	Deleting a Password If You Forget Your Password


Power Management = Energy Saver

Energy Saver Overview Energy Saver Timeouts	Starting Energy Saver Energy Saver Monitor


Compaq Utilities
Diagnostic Utilities

Running the  Diagnostic Utilities TEST Utility When To Run the INSPECT Utility	When To Run Computer Setup  Creating a Diagnostics Diskette


Test Utility Contents
Test Utility

When to Run the TEST Utility Running the TEST Utility Automatic Diagnostics	Quick Check Diagnostics Prompted Diagnostics


CD-ROM Contents
CD-ROM Models

CD-ROM Model Overview Sound Board Connectors Connecting the Speakers Speaker Controls	Connecting the Micropone CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive Lights and Controls CD-ROM Drive Operation


EZSearch

Compaq EZSearch provides quick access to online help files. To find information about your computer:

•	Click the EZSearch button on the button bar of Compaq online documentation.

•	In the dialog box, type words, phrases, or sentences that describe the information you need.

Once EZSearch has been accessed, it remains as an icon at the bottom of the screen available for quick reference.


About This Book
	Compaq ProLinea Series of  Personal Computers User's Guide  v.1.00 March 1994 © 1994 Compaq Computer Corporation


External Connectors
Identifying External Connectors

Power (115 VAC or 230 VAC) selector switch Power Cord connector Keyboard connector	Mouse connector Serial connector (COM1) Serial (COM2) Enhanced Parallel (ECP) Monitor connector
Related Topics:

Identifying Lights & Controls

Keyboard Lights

Sound Board Connectors

Interpreting System Lights


Lights & Controls
Identifying Lights & Controls

Num lock, caps lock, scroll lock keyboard lights Hard drive light	Power light/Energy Saver when blinking Diskette drive light On/Off switch
Related Topics:

Interpreting System Lights

Keyboard Lights

Diskette drive light stays on


Enhanced Parallel Port

	The enhanced parallel port is a high speed bi-directional connectivity port used for fast data transfer. Data can be transferred across this port up to 5 times as fast as an ordinary parallel port.

This type of data transfer is useful for printers that are designed to accept high speed communications. It is also useful for such devices as a portable disk drive, tape backup, a local area network adapter, or CD ROM player.

This port can support the Enhanced Capability Port (ECP) specification on printers and other devices that can take advantage of this feature.


Interpreting Lights
Interpreting System Lights

When the computer power light [image] is on, power to the computer is turned on. If you have enabled the Energy Saver feature, the power light blinks when the computer is in Energy Saver mode. Both the hard drive and the diskette drive have a light that comes on to indicate drive activity.

	• When the hard drive light [image] is on, the drive is either reading information from the hard disk or storing information on the hard disk. • When the diskette drive light [image] is on, the diskette drive is either reading information from a diskette or storing information on a diskette.

If the computer seems to be taking an extraordinary amount of time to load (or save) a program or file, look at the drive light. It should be blinking in a pattern of random flashes. If it isn't on at all or is on all the time (without blinking), something may be wrong. If this should occur, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

Related Topics:

Identifying Lights & Controls

Storing Information on the Hard Drive

Inserting a Diskette

Removing a Diskette

Starting Energy Saver


Keyboard Lights

	The Num Lock light [image] indicates the numeric keypad is active and the directional cursor keys on the keypad are inactive. The Caps Lock light [image] indicates that all typing is in capital letters.
The Scroll Lock light [image] indicates the scroll lock is on and the screen will not scroll.

Related Topics:

Introducing the Keyboard

Numeric Keypad

Lock Keys

Identifying Lights & Controls

Interpreting System Lights


Keyboard Introduction
Introducing the Keyboard

Escape key Function keys Insert and Delete keys	Control keys Shift keys Alternate keys	Enter key Cursor keys Numeric keypad

The computer keyboard enables you to enter information and commands into the computer. Like a typewriter keyboard, the computer keyboard has keys for typing letters, numbers, and symbols. It also has a directional Tab key and Backspace key similar to those on a typewriter. The computer keyboard has all of the keys you expect to find on a typewriter plus special keys that allow you to accomplish specific tasks.

Related Topics:

Cursor Keys

Insert and Delete Keys

Numeric Keypad

Function Keys

Lock Keys

Escape, Control & Alternate Keys


Cursor Keys

The cursor keys allow you to move the cursor around on the screen.

	These keys include: • Arrow keys  up, down, left, and right • Page Up (Pg Up) key • Page Down (Pg Dn) key • Home key • End key

Depending on the application software you are using, the Page Up key either takes you back a page or back a screen. Similarly, the Page Down key takes you forward a page or a screen. The Home key moves the cursor very quickly to the beginning of a screen, document, or line of text depending on the software you are using. Similarly, the End key moves the cursor very quickly to the end of a screen, document, or line of text.

Related Topics:

Insert and Delete Keys

Lock Keys

Escape, Control & Alternate Keys


Editing Keys
Insert and Delete Keys

These keys let you insert and delete information.

	In most software programs, the Insert (Ins) key [image] operates as a toggle that switches between the insert and overtype modes. The software usually displays a message or symbol to indicate which mode is in operation.

To insert information, move the cursor to the place in your document where you want the new information to begin and start typing. The information is added without any characters being deleted. If the overtype mode is in effect, the new material simply replaces the existing text one character at a time.

The Delete (Del) key [image] erases the character directly beneath the cursor. By repeatedly pressing the Delete key you can erase a series of characters one by one. To delete the character to the left of the cursor, press the Backspace key.

The Insert and Delete keys can also be referred to as Editing keys.

Related Topics:

Cursor Keys

Lock Keys

Escape, Control & Alternate Keys


Numeric Keypad

	The numeric keypad (located to the right of the main keyboard) looks very much like a calculator, and with the appropriate software, it can function as one. The numeric keypad contains 10 number keys (0-9) as well as keys for math functions such as addition (+) and subtraction (-).

When the Num Lock key is not set to "lock in" the keypad, the keypad provides cursor movement, insert and delete functions.

Related Topics:

Cursor Keys

Lock Keys


Function Keys

The 12 function keys or F keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.) are located in a row at the top of the keyboard.

Application software programs frequently assign specific tasks to these keys to simplify several steps of a process. For example, a program may use the F1 key to access a help file, the F7 key to initiate a spelling check, and another key to delete an entire line of text. Some applications extend this range by adding the Control key or Shift key. For instance, pressing the Shift key simultaneously with a function key may be programmed to make a word bold or underlined. Refer to the documentation that accompanies your software program to see special function key designations.

Related Topics:

Cursor Keys

Insert and Delete Keys

Lock Keys


"Lock" Keys
Lock Keys

Three keys lock in specific keyboard functions.

	When the lock keys are active, the corresponding light is on. Pressing the lock key toggles back and forth between locked and unlocked The Caps Lock key [image] capitalizes all letters that are typed.
The Scroll Lock key [image] prevents the screen from scrolling.

The Num Lock key [image] activates the numeric keypad and deactivates the directional cursor keys.

Related Topics:

Cursor Keys

Insert and Delete Keys

Numeric Keypad

Keyboard Lights


Special Keys
Escape, Control & Alternate Keys

Three particularly useful keys provide features that are usually application dependent:

The Esc (Escape) key [image] allows you to move back one screen or "escape" from the current screen.

The Ctrl (Control) keys [image] enable the function keys to enter different commands.

The Alt (Alternate) keys [image] provide access to alternate characters.

In some software application programs such as many word processors, you can use the Alt key to produce special characters such as fractions, the degree symbol, or copyright sign. For instance, to produce the fraction ¼, simply hold down the Alt key and type 172 on the numeric keypad. This allows you to access the extended ASCII character set and its 128 special characters.

Related Topics:

Numeric Keypad

Function Keys


Key Combinations

Using key combinations for special tasks often means using a short two- or three-key sequence rather than pressing two keys simultaneously.

For example, pressing, then holding down the Ctrl key, Alt key, then Del key sequentially restarts your computer. Other combinations depend on the software program being used.

Related Topics:

Introducing the Keyboard

Power-On Password

Administrator/Setup Password


How Does the Mouse Work?

	The mouse controls the cursor on the screen. It follows the motion of your hand and can be used to select commands, words, or pictures on the computer screen. The mouse is designed to make moving the cursor more natural, much like using a pencil on paper.

You simply slide the mouse on a flat surface in the direction you want the cursor to move. If the cursor doesn't move right away, check to be sure that the ball inside the mouse is making direct contact with the surface of the desk or mouse pad.

The ball must make contact with the surface to move the cursor. This also makes it possible to pick up the mouse and move it to a different location on your desk without moving the cursor at all. Depending on the application software you're using, the cursor can appear in a number of shapes including an arrow-like pointer, an I-beam, a finger, or cross-hair (+) cursor. Some software applications also change the shape of the cursor when tasks change.

Refer to the Quick Setup Card for mouse installation instructions.

Related Topics:

Using Basic Mouse Techniques

Changing the Button Orientation

Cleaning the Mouse

Identifying External Connectors


Basic Mouse Techniques
Using Basic Mouse Techniques

Most Windows-based software programs include menus that contain a list of commands. You can use the mouse to point to and select items on a menu. Use these mouse techniques to select menu commands and other screen items:

•	Pointing − Moves the mouse pointer (cursor) over the object or selection.

•	Clicking − Means tapping on the mouse button once. By pointing at something on the screen, then clicking the left mouse button, you can select what is beneath the pointer. In many applications, when something is selected, it is highlighted.

•	Double - Clicking - Means pointing then clicking the left mouse button two times quickly. In some applications, a single-click selects and highlights a command or file name. A second click opens the files. A double-click both selects (highlights) and opens the file.

•	Pressing − Similar to clicking, but you do not immediately release the button. This allows you to hold open a pull-down menu long enough to review its contents.

•	Dragging − Allows you to attach the pointer to an icon or screen by holding down the left mouse button and moving the pointer while continuing to hold the button down. This allows you to reposition an icon, dialog box, or other object by dragging it to a new location.

Related Topics:

How Does the Mouse Work?

Changing the Button Orientation

Cleaning the Mouse

Identifying External Connectors


Mouse Button Orientation
Changing the Button Orientation

It's possible to switch the functions of the left and right buttons on the mouse. This can be particularly useful if you are more comfortable controlling the mouse with your left hand.

	To switch the mouse button func- tions for operation with your left hand, type Mouse Left at the system prompt. Be sure to enter a space between the two words. To switch the button function back again, type Mouse Right.
Related Topics:

How Does the Mouse Work?

Using Basic Mouse Techniques

Cleaning the Mouse


Cleaning the Mouse

For the most part, the mouse cleans itself as you move it around. However, if you find that the pointer does not move smoothly or that the ball does not move freely inside the mouse, it probably needs to be cleaned. To do so:

1	Turn off the computer.

2	Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer.

3	Turn the mouse upside down and remove the cover securing the ball. Follow the directional arrows or other indicators showing you how to remove the cover.

4	Gently turn the mouse over and let the ball drop into your hand.

5	Using a soft cloth dampened with soap and water, wipe the ball clean.

6	Dry the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.

7	Blow into the ball cage to remove any dust or lint.

8	The cage contains rollers like those on a tape recorder. Use a cotton swab and tape head cleaner or alcohol to wipe off any oil buildup on these surfaces. Turn the rollers to clean all the surfaces and remove lint buildup.

9	Put the mouse ball back into the cage and close the cover securely.

10	Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer.

11	If you're ready to resume work, turn on your computer.

Related Topics:

How Does the Mouse Work?

Using Basic Mouse Techniques

Changing the Button Orientation

Identifying External Connectors


Local Bus Graphics

Compaq ProLinea Personal Computers include Local Bus Graphics which means the video controller is connected directly to the processor bus ( the local bus), rather than on a separate video board. The purpose of the video controller is to generate and send the video signal to the monitor. Placing the video controller on the local bus results in enhanced video performance.

Related Topics:

Changing Video Drivers

Video Resolution

Adding a Monitor


Video Resolution

The quality of the picture you see depends on the number of pixels or resolution of your monitor and the number of colors that can be displayed. High resolution graphics with many colors requires the video controller have its own memory or Video RAM (VRAM). Compaq ProLinea Personal Computers come standard with 1Mbyte of VRAM and support the following resolutions and number of colors:

•	1024x768  - 256 colors

•	800x600 - 256 colors

•	640x480 - 256 colors

•	All VGA resolutions

Related Topics:

Changing Video Drivers

Adding a Monitor


Adding a Monitor

When you add a monitor to your system, run Computer Setup to set your monitor configuration. In order to take advantage of Energy Saver features, you must be using an Energy Saver Monitor. For a list of this type monitor, see Compaq Energy Saver Monitors. Energy Saver Monitors can be identified by the Energy Star symbol on the package.

1	From the Compaq Tab or Compaq Group Box, select Control Center.

2	Select the Computer Setup icon.

 NOTE:  If you've set a setup password, enter it when prompted to do so.

Once that's done, the System Summary is displayed.

3	Select the Video icon.

4	Select your monitor type from the pull down list.

5	Click OK until the System Summary screen is once again displayed.

6	Choose File, then EXIT to leave Computer Setup.

7	If you have changed your monitor type, you must identify the video driver for Windows. See Changing Video Drivers.

Related Topics:

Energy Saver Monitor

Running Computer Setup

Identifying External Connectors


Changing Video Resolution
Changing Video Drivers

If you change monitors, you may have to change the video driver. The most commonly used video drivers are already on your hard drive, you just have to identify which driver you are using in order to get the best performance from your video subsystem.

1	From the Main Tab or Main Group Box, choose the Windows Setup icon.

2	Choose Options.

3	Choose Change System Settings.

4	From the pull down list, choose a new display type.

5	When your display type is selected, click OK.

6	Choose File, then EXIT to leave Windows Setup.

For more detailed instructions, see your Windows documentation.


Selecting Diskettes

The diskette drive in the computer allows you to retrieve and store information on a diskette. This computer has one, 3.5-inch, 1.44-megabyte diskette drive located on the front right of the computer. When a computer has only one diskette drive, that drive is usually designated as drive A.

While the computer uses only 3.5-inch diskettes, you can choose from three sizes, 1.44 megabytes, 1.2 megabytes, or 720 Kbytes, depending on the amount of information you need to store.

Diskette capacity:	Equivalent number of text pages:
1.44-megabyte high-density	Approximately 250 complete pages
1.2 megabyte	Approximately 200 Complete pages
720-Kbyte double-density	Approximately 125 complete pages
Related Topics:

Inserting a Diskette

Removing a Diskette

Formatting a Diskette

Write-Protecting a Diskette

Copying a Diskette


Inserting a Diskette

	1 Hold the diskette by the label edge with the label or arrow facing up.  2 Gently push the diskette into the drive. 3 When you hear the drive click and see the diskette drive button pop out, you know that you have inserted the diskette correctly.
Related Topics:

Removing a Diskette

Write-Protecting a Diskette

Selecting Diskettes

Diskette drive light stays on


Removing a Diskette

Wait until the diskette drive light is off before you remove the diskette from the diskette drive.

When the drive light is on, the drive is either reading information from the diskette or storing information on the diskette. Removing the diskette during either of these operations may damage the diskette drive or cause you to lose information.

	When the light is off: 1 Press the diskette drive button [image] to eject the diskette. 2 Gently pull the diskette from the drive.
Related Topics:

Inserting a Diskette

Write-Protecting a Diskette

Identifying Lights and Controls

Interpreting System Lights


Write-Protecting a Diskette

When a diskette is write-protected, the information stored on it can be read by the computer, but it cannot be changed or altered.

Before you begin to use any diskettes that come with a new software program, it is always a good practice to make backup copies for everyday use and to write-protect the originals to ensure that you'll always have access to the software.

Write-protecting a diskette also provides protection from computer viruses.

	Each 3.5-inch diskette has a sliding write-protect tab [image]. To write-protect a diskette, simply slide down the tab on the corner of the diskette until the window is open.
Related Topics:

Formatting a Diskette

Copying a Diskette


Backup Diskettes of Application Software
Making Backup Diskettes of Application Software

As a precaution, never use the original diskettes that come with your application software for everyday tasks. Make copies of them instead. Then use the copies to install the software on the hard drive or for everyday operations.

Before you can copy the diskettes, you'll need a set of blank diskettes that are exactly the same size and density as the diskettes you want to copy.

Although backup diskettes of your preinstalled software are available from Compaq, it is also a good idea to make a diskette copy of the software that was preinstalled on your hard drive.

Related Topics:

Formatting a Diskette

Copying a Diskette

Write-Protecting a Diskette

Selecting Diskettes

Making Your Own Backup System Diskettes

Solving Diskette/Diskette Drive Problems


Copying a Diskette

Before you can copy a diskette, you'll need a blank, formatted diskette exactly the same size and density as the diskette you want to copy.

1	Type diskcopy A: A: at the system prompt and press the Enter key.

2	Insert an original software program diskette into the diskette drive.

3	Press any key on the keyboard to start the process.

DOS reads the information from the diskette and stores it in memory.

4	When the computer prompts you to do so, insert a blank diskette into the diskette drive and press any key.

DOS writes (or copies) the information stored in memory onto the blank diskette.

5	Continue the process until you have copied one diskette or an entire duplicate set.

Related Topics:

Selecting Diskettes

Formatting a Diskette

Write-Protecting a Diskette

Inserting a Diskette

Removing a Diskette


Formatting a Diskette

When the computer operating system formats or initializes a diskette, it prepares the diskette to store information. During this process, the computer maps storage areas onto the surface of the diskette, which it uses later for filing and retrieving various information.

  CAUTION:  Formatting destroys any information that may be stored on the diskette or hard drive. Be careful not to format your hard drive accidentally. Drive C is usually your hard drive. To format safely, always specify the drive that you're using. Drive A or B is usually the diskette drive.

To format a diskette:

1	Insert a blank diskette (or one with information that you no longer need) into the diskette drive.

2	Type format A: at the system prompt

You are then asked to insert a diskette.

3	If you have already inserted a diskette, press the Enter key.

You are then asked if you want to proceed with the format.

4	Type Y, and press the Enter key.

Related Topics:

Inserting a Diskette

Removing a Diskette


Hard Drive Storage
Storing Information on the Hard Drive

The hard drive provides permanent storage for:

•	Operating system software that runs the computer.

•	Application software that you use to do your work.

•	Information that you generate or create yourself.

Even a small hard drive can store large amounts of information. For example, a 40-megabyte hard drive can store the equivalent of 55 double-density, 720-Kbyte diskettes or 27 high-density, 1.44-megabyte diskettes.

Related Topics:

How Are Drives Identified?

How Much Drive Storage Is Available?


Drive Identification
How Are Drives Identified?

Both hard drives and diskette drives are identified with letters of the alphabet. The first diskette drive in a computer is designated as drive A, and the first hard drive is designated as drive C. This is true even when there is no drive B, which is the letter usually reserved for a second diskette drive. This letter is called a drive designator.

Sometimes a single, physical drive is divided or partitioned into several logical drives, which are also designated by letters, to make it more manageable. There is already one special partition on your hard drive that contains Compaq Diagnostic Utilities.

You simply need to enter the letter of the drive to tell the computer where to look for certain information. Refer to your MS-DOS documentation for additional drive management information.

Related Topics:

Storing Information on the Hard Drive

How Much Drive Storage Is Available?

Interpreting System Lights


Drive Storage
How Much Drive Storage Is Available?

Compaq ProLinea Personal Computers are available with 200-, 340-, and 525-MB hard drives. If you are unsure of your hard drive size, the Computer Setup utility displays information on your major system components including your hard drive.

The computer comes with an operating system (MS-DOS), a graphical user interface (Windows), and a collection of other software already installed on the hard drive ready for you to use. There is also a special partition on your hard drive that contains Compaq Diagnostic Utilities. Of course, there is still ample disk space remaining.

Because the computer has been preconfigured for you, separate application software diskettes are not included. However, as a precaution, Compaq recommends that you back up the hard drive to create your own set of backup system diskettes before using the computer.

Related Topics:

Storing Information on the Hard Drive

Making Backup Diskettes of Application Software

Making Your Own Backup System Diskettes

Ordering Backup Diskettes from Compaq

Creating a Diagnostics Diskette


Backup System Diskettes
Making Your Own Backup System Diskettes

To make backing up your system easy, the system automatically prompts you−the second time you turn on the computer−to run the backup utility called SAVEALL. This utility allows you to back up the operating system and all the application software preinstalled on the hard drive onto diskettes.

It also creates a bootable diskette that you can use to start the computer without having an operating system installed, if necessary.

When the system reminds you to create your own backup, it tells you how many diskettes are required to accomplish the task. Once you have them, you can use the backup diskettes you've created if it's ever necessary to restore your system with the LOADALL utility.

It is also a good idea to create a Diagnostics Diskette which is a copy of the diagnostic utilities partition preinstalled on your hard drive.

When your backup is complete, write-protect the diskettes so that they will not inadvertently be used, and store them in a safe place.

Related Topics:

Using the SAVEALL Utility

Using the LOADALL Utility

Making Backup Diskettes of Application Software

Ordering Backup Diskettes from Compaq

Write-Protecting a Diskette

Creating a Diagnostics Diskette


SAVEALL Utility
Using the SAVEALL Utility

To back up the hard drive with the SAVEALL utility:

1	From the DOS subdirectory, type SAVEALL at the C:\DOS prompt and press the Enter key.

The utility scans the hard disk and tells you approximately how many diskettes you'll need to back up the information on your hard drive.

2	Select OK and press the Enter key.

3	Insert a diskette into the diskette drive and press any key.

The utility creates a bootable diskette and copies the system software files to it.

4	Remove the diskette and label it with the backup sequence number that appears on the screen.

5	Insert another diskette when prompted to do so and repeat the process as many times as necessary.

6	As you remove diskettes, number them sequentially.

7	Write-protect the diskettes and store them in a safe place.

Related Topics:

Using the LOADALL Utility

Making Your Own Backup System Diskettes

Making Backup Diskettes of Application Software

Ordering Backup Diskettes from Compaq

Write-Protecting a Diskette


LOADALL Utility
Using the LOADALL Utility

To use the LOADALL utility, you must have backup diskettes that were created with the SAVEALL utility. To reinstall your system software:

1	Insert the bootable restore diskette into drive A:

2	Type A:\LOADALL at the system prompt and press the Enter key.

3	Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert each backup diskette into drive A, in numerical order, as prompted.

Related Topics:

When to Run the Diskmaker Utility

Using the SAVEALL Utility

Making Your Own Backup System Diskettes

Making Backup Diskettes of Application Software

Ordering Backup Diskettes from Compaq


Backup Diskettes from Compaq
Ordering Backup Diskettes from Compaq

For a nominal cost, you can order backup diskettes from Compaq for all of the software preinstalled on this computer. You can order all of the software as a single set, or you can order the various software packages separately. Several combinations are available. For example, one set of diskettes includes the software for MS-DOS and Windows.

 IMPORTANT:  Before calling to place your order, be sure you have the serial number of your computer available, since it is required for all diskette purchases. The serial number is located on the back of your computer.

Call 1-800-952-7689 in the United States and Canada to order diskettes or to obtain more information about the software available. Elsewhere, contact your Authorized Compaq Reseller. Refer to the Beyond Setup guide for  telephone numbers (worldwide) and additional information about locating your nearest reseller.

Related Topics:

Making Your Own Backup System Diskettes

Making Backup Diskettes of Application Software

Inserting a Diskette

Removing a Diskette

Customer Support Phone Number


Hard Drive Type
Customizing Hard Drive Type

If you install a hard drive that is not sold by Compaq, the system should automatically recognize it as a custom drive type 65. When you first turn on your system after installing this type of drive, you will be asked to confirm changes to the system configuration. Simply press F1 to accept the configuration.

If you have to change the real time clock battery, and you have a hard drive that is not sold by Compaq, you must know the drive type and parameters since they must be reset after installing the battery.

1	Run Computer Setup by pressing Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys sequentially. Press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the upper right corner of the screen.

2	Choose Computer Setup and you will see the configuration summary.

3	Choose Storage and make a note of the drive type that is displayed. .

4	If the drive type number is 65, choose Configure Disk Drive, and make a note of the drive parameters. This drive type is a user-defined type, also called a soft-drive type. Whenever CMOS has become invalid, such as after the installation of a new battery, these drive parameters must be entered manually.


Diagnostics Diskette
Creating a Diagnostics Diskette

Your Compaq supplied support utilities, Inspect, Test, and Computer Setup, are stored on a section of your hard drive in a partition. As a precaution, you should make a diskette that contains these utilities which is called a diagnostics diskette.

A diagnostics diskette can be very useful if, for some reason, you cannot access the diagnostics utilities on your hard drive.

1	Turn on or restart the computer.

2	Press the F10 key as soon as the cursor moves to the upper-right corner of the screen. (This happens almost immediately. The Power-On Self-Test [POST] runs, you hear two beeps, then the cursor moves.)

3	If prompted, select the desired language.

A screen similar to the following one is displayed:

 NOTE:  The actual menu displayed on your computer may vary slightly depending on your configuration.

Configuration and Diagnostics

Computer Setup
Security Management
Power Management
Computer Checkup (TEST)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
View system information (INSPECT)
Test another computer
Prepare computer for Compaq service call (REMOTEPAQ)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Create a Diagnostics Diskette
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Manage Diagnostic Partition

5	Select the option, Create a Diagnostics Diskette.

6	Insert a diskette into the diskette drive.

7	Press Enter and the system will format the diskette and create a diagnostics diskette.

8	When you get the message that the diskette is complete, store it in a safe place.


Internal Components
Major Internal Components

	Expansion Slots Power Supply Hard Drive Diskette Drive System Board
Related Topics:

Expansion Slots

Upgrading Memory

Cache Upgrade

Upgrading the 486 Processor

Diskettes

Hard Drive


Expansion Slots

	These expansion slots will accommodate three full-size, 16-bit ISA expansion boards. The expansion slots are designed to support future plug-and-play ISA expansion cards.
Related Topic:

Major Internal Components


Changing the Battery 486
Changing the Real Time Clock Battery

The real time clock battery may need to be replaced occasionally when your computer is not reporting the correct date and time. The battery that came with your computer is permanently installed on the system board and should not be removed. When you purchase a replacement, use only a 4.5-volt alkaline battery.

1	Remove the computer cover and locate Jumper 5 on the system board.

2	Plug the battery connector onto pins at J5 .

3	Remove the adhesive backing from the battery velcro strip.

4	Position the battery so it doesn't block airflow to the processor.

5	If there is a yellow and black caution label with the battery kit, place it on the chassis next to the front of the processor board.

6	Once you have replaced the computer cover, place the blue sticker included with your battery kit on the back of the computer above the power connector.

 NOTE: If you have a hard drive that is not sold by Compaq, you must reset your drive type. Refer to Customizing Hard Drive Type.

7.	When you system is up and running, reset the date and time.

•	From the Compaq Tab or Compaq Group box,
select Control Center.

From Control Center, select the Computer Setup icon.

Once that's done, the System Summary is displayed.

•	Select the Processor and Memory icon.

•	Type in the correct date and time.

•	Click OK until the System Summary screen is once again displayed.

•	Choose File, then EXIT to leave Computer Setup.


Upgrading Memory

•	Standard Memory − 4 or 8 megabytes

•	Expandable to 100 megabytes total system memory by adding 1-, 2-, 4-, 8-, 16-, or 32-MB SIMMS

	You can increase or expand memory by adding industry standard single inline memory modules (SIMM) to the memory sockets on the computer system board. .
1	Push the module into the socket, [image] ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly seated.

2	Rotate the module gently, [image] allowing the latches to snap into place.

3	Reassemble the computer.

4	Turn on the computer.

The computer automatically reconfigures to recognize
the memory. It informs you that it is changing the memory configuration, then allows you to save the changes, ignore the changes, or access Computer Setup.

5	Press F1 to save the changes.

Related Topics:

What Are the Types of Memory?

What Is Random Access Memory (RAM)?

What Is Read Only Memory (ROM)?


How Does the Computer Use Memory?

The computer uses memory as a work area. All data processing is done in memory. In general, the size of the memory determines how much data can be processed at one time. The computer processor, or "thinking" part of the computer, controls all the operations in memory by:

•	Running the software applications stored on the hard drive.

•	Processing the information you enter.

•	Controlling the input and output of all devices including the keyboard, mouse, disk drives, monitor, modem, and printer.

The processor uses two types of memory to accomplish these tasks−Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read Only Memory (ROM).

Related Topics:

What Are the Types of Memory?

What Is Random Access Memory?

What Is Read Only Memory?

What Is Base or Conventional Memory?

What Is Upper Memory?

What Is the High Memory Area?

What Is Extended Memory?

What Is Expanded Memory?

How Is Memory Mapped?


What Are the Types of Memory?

The computer uses the following two types of memory:

•	Random Access Memory (RAM)

•	Read Only Memory (ROM)

There can be different kinds of RAM, each with a different purpose. We use a memory "map" to define the different kinds of RAM:

•	Base

•	Upper

•	High

•	Extended

•	Expanded

Related Topics:

How Is Memory Mapped?

What Is Random Access Memory?

What Is Read Only Memory?

What Is Base or Conventional Memory?

What Is Upper Memory?

What Is the High Memory Area?

What Is Extended Memory?

What Is Expanded Memory?


What Is Random Access Memory?

When you run a software application, the computer reads the program information from the hard drive, copies it into its temporary or random access memory (RAM), then opens the application for you to use. Think of RAM as the computer's work space. The computer also uses RAM as a place to temporarily store the information you are working on and as a place to carry out the commands issued by the application.

The most important thing to remember about RAM is that it provides temporary storage. Information remains in RAM only as long as power to the computer is turned on. If you load a document into RAM and turn off your computer or experience a power outage, your work is lost. Information that you have saved to a diskette or hard drive remains safe, but any changes that you've made since you last saved your work are lost. That's why you should get in the habit of saving your work frequently.

There can be different kinds of RAM depending on how much RAM you have and what it is used for:

•	Base

•	Upper

•	High

•	Extended

•	Expanded

Related Topics:

What Is Read Only Memory?

How Is Memory Mapped?

What Is Base or Conventional Memory?

What Is Upper Memory?

What Is the High Memory Area?

What Is Extended Memory?

What Is Expanded Memory?


What Is Read Only Memory?

Read only memory (ROM) is permanent memory and usually housed in a chip or chip set on the computer system board. ROM generally contains information that the computer processor needs to do its job − information about the computer that does not change even when power to the computer is turned off.

For example, the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) for the computer is typical of information stored in ROM. The ROM BIOS works as a traffic cop for the computer directing the movement of instructions and information between such devices as the keyboard, mouse, or monitor.

Related Topics:

What Is Random Access Memory?

How Is Memory Mapped?

What Is Base or Conventional Memory?

What Is Upper Memory?

What Is the High Memory Area?

What Is Extended Memory?

What Is Expanded Memory?


How Is Memory Mapped?

Extended memory which can go up to 100 MB.

The first 64KB of High Memory

Upper Memory

Base Memory

Expanded Memory

Related Topics:

What Is Base or Conventional Memory?

What Is Upper Memory?

What Is the High Memory Area?

What Is Extended Memory?

What Is Expanded Memory?


What Is Base Memory?
What Is Base or Conventional Memory?

Base memory is located between 0 and 640 Kbytes and generally described as conventional memory for the disk operating system (DOS). MS-DOS uses some of this memory in which to operate and the remainder to run MS-DOS applications.

Related Topics:

What Is Upper Memory?

What Is the High Memory Area?

What Is Extended Memory?

What Is Expanded Memory?

What Is Random Access Memory?

What Is Read Only Memory?

How Is Memory Mapped?


What Is Upper Memory?

The upper memory area ranges from 640KB to 1MB, which is used primarily by system hardware, such the system ROM and the video graphics controller.

Since being able to run several programs simultaneously has become a necessity for many computer users today, certain software utilities and hardware devices have been created that allow MS-DOS to use available sections of upper memory. And by using upper memory, more conventional memory is free for use by other programs, such as word processors and spreadsheet programs. On this computer, the LOADHIGH and DEVICEHIGH utilities enable MS-DOS to use upper memory. Refer to your MS-DOS documentation for more information on configuring memory.

Related Topics:

What Is Base or Conventional Memory?

What Is the High Memory Area?

What Is Extended Memory?

What Is Expanded Memory?

How Is Memory Mapped?

What Is Random Access Memory?

What Is Read Only Memory?


What Is the High Memory Area?

Memory beyond the first megabyte is called extended memory, and the first 64-Kbyte section of extended memory is called the high memory area.

When used for portions of system files, the high memory area frees conventional memory for other software programs. The HIMEM.SYS utility manages this memory for MS-DOS. Refer to your MS-DOS documentation for more information on configuring memory.

Related Topics:

What Is Base or Conventional Memory?

What Is Upper Memory?

What Is Extended Memory?

What Is Expanded Memory?

What Is Random Access Memory?

What Is Read Only Memory?

How Is Memory Mapped?


What Is Extended Memory?

Memory beyond the first megabyte is called extended memory. Its first 64-Kbyte section is called the high memory area, and the rest is commonly referred to as extended memory.

Because extended memory has a higher address range than most MS-DOS applications, such applications generally cannot use extended memory, not without help anyway. For example, many applications use DOS extenders that allow MS-DOS applications to access extended memory under certain conditions. DOS extenders are often built into memory-intensive MS-DOS applications, such as spreadsheets and desktop publishing systems. The HIMEM.SYS utility manages this memory area. Refer to your MS-DOS documentation for more information on configuring memory.

Related Topics:

What Is Base or Conventional Memory?

What Is Upper Memory?

What Is the High Memory Area?

What Is Expanded Memory?

What Is Random Access Memory?

What Is Read Only Memory?

How Is Memory Mapped?


Expanded Memory?
What Is Expanded Memory?

Expanded memory is normally out of the range of most MS-DOS applications so these applications would not be able to take advantage of expanded memory. So, expanded memory is mapped into small address spaces called pages. These pages are in the range of MS-DOS applications.

Because expanded memory does not physically reside in system memory address space, a memory manager is required to access it. And then expanded memory can only be accessed through sections of available upper memory using the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification (LIM/EMS)

Using LIM EMS, MS-DOS applications can access expanded memory through a 64-Kbyte section of upper memory called a page frame. The page frame consists of four 16-Kbyte sections of memory with each section called an EMS page. Mapping memory through EMS pages makes expanded memory available for MS-DOS applications. Memory mapping requires a memory manager, such as EMM386, which was preinstalled with the MS-DOS software on this computer.

Related Topics:

What Is Base or Conventional Memory?

What Is Upper Memory?

What Is the High Memory Area?

What Is Extended Memory?

What Is Random Access Memory?

What Is Read Only Memory?

How Is Memory Mapped?


Cache Upgrade

 NOTE: For a more significant performance increase, Compaq recommends that you consider upgrading your processor before deciding to upgrade your cache.

	Cache memory allows fast interaction with the microprocessor and frequently used memory. Cache memory can be upgraded by ordering and installing an optional secondary cache board. Complete instructions on installing secondary cache are included with your cache board.

When you turn on your system after installing the secondary cache board, the system will automatically configure and recognize the additional cache. Once installed, you can run the Test Utility to verify the installation of the new cache.

Related Topic:

Running the Test Utility


Types of Security

Security features provide different levels of security for the computer and the information stored on it.

Password controls prevent unauthorized access to the system. The two types of security passwords are:

•	Power-on password

•	Administrator/Setup password

Additional security is available by:

•	Disabling the serial or parallel connectors

•	Disabling the diskette drive

•	Physically securing the computer with Cable Lock


Power-On Password

By establishing a power-on password, you can prevent anyone without the password from using the computer if they turn it on. Once the power-on password is established, it must be entered each time the computer is turned on.

The Security Management utility provides a way to set the power-on password.

Two methods for accessing the utility are:

•	From the Compaq Tab or Compaq Group box, select Control Center.

From Control Center, select the Security Management icon.

•	From DOS, restart by pressing CTRL, ALT, then DEL keys sequentially, then press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the top right corner of the screen. From the Diagnostics menu, select Security Management.

If you are setting a power-on password for the first time, you are prompted twice for the password. Type the password once, then confirm. Type the password again. Then exit the utility.

Related Topics:

Changing a Password

Deleting a Password

If you Forget Your Password


Changing a Password

Passwords can only be changed using Security Management from the Diagnostics menu.

1	Restart by pressing CTRL, ALT, then DEL keys sequentially, then press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the top right corner of the screen.

2	From the Diagnostics menu, select Security Management.

3	If you are changing your Power-On Password, select Change.

4	If you are changing your setup password, select Advanced, then select Password to Protect Computer Setup, then select Change.

5	You are prompted for  your old password. Type in your old password.

6	You are prompted twice for your new password. Type the password once, then confirm. Type the password again, then exit the utility.

Related Topics:

Deleting a Password

If You Forget Your Password


Deleting a Password

Passwords can only be deleted using Security Management from the Diagnostics menu.

1	Restart by pressing CTRL, ALT, then DEL keys sequentially, then press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the top right corner of the screen.

2	From the Diagnostics menu, select Security Management.

3	If you are deleting your Power-On Password, select Delete.

4	If you are deleting your setup password, select Advanced, then select Password to Protect Computer Setup, then select Delete.

5	You are prompted for  your old password. Type in your old password.

6	Confirm, then exit the utility.

Related Topics:

Changing a Password

If You Forget Your Password


If You Forget Your Password

 IMPORTANT:  Record your password and put it in a safe, private place.

If you forget your password, the computer must be disassembled, the memory cleared, and the computer reassembled. Contact your Authorized Compaq Service Provider for assistance, or you must open the computer and temporarily remove a jumper on the system board.

	1 Remove the jumper from pins 1-2 of Jumper P14. 2  Wait for at least 30 seconds to clear the password. 3 Return the jumper to pins 1-2 of Jumper P14.
Related Topics:

Power-On Password

Administrator/Setup Password

Changing a Password

Deleting a Password


Setup Password
Administrator/Setup Password

By establishing an administrator/setup password, you can protect the system configuration. Once this password is established, you cannot change the configuration until you enter the password. This password should be used by network administrators or advanced users.

The administrator/setup password can only be set using Security Management from the Diagnostics menu.

1	Restart by pressing CTRL, ALT, then DEL keys sequentially, then press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the top right corner of the screen.

2	From the Diagnostics menu, select Security Management.

3	Select Advanced.

4	Select Password to Protect Computer Setup.

5	You are prompted twice for the password. Type the password once, then confirm. Type the password again, then exit the utility.

Related Topics:

Changing a Password

Deleting a Password


Device Disabling and Enabling
Disabling Devices

The Security Management utility provides a way to disable the following devices:

•	serial connector

•	parallel connector

•	diskette drive

Two methods for accessing the utility are:

•	From the Compaq Tab or Compaq Group box, select Control Center.

From Control Center, select the Security Management icon.

Select the Advanced option.

•	From DOS, restart by pressing CTRL, ALT, then DEL keys sequentially, then press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the top right corner of the screen. From the Diagnostics menu, select Security Management. Then select the Advanced option.

Select the option you want to disable by checking the box next to it. You can X the box by clicking on it with the mouse. To reenable a device, remove the X by clicking on the box until it is empty.


Cable Lock

The cable lock provision allows you to physically secure the computer.

	1 Using a Torx-15 or flat bladed screwdriver, remove the center screw from the rear of the computer. 2 Position the bottom part of the cable lock provision over the screw hole and replace the screw.
3	Cover the screw with the top part of the cable lock provision.

4	Install a lock to secure the top part of the cable lock provision.


Energy Saver Overview

The Energy saver features on ProLinea Personal Computers allow you to conserve power when your computer is not in use. Your computer  includes power reduction capabilities for the monitor and system. To take full advantage of the energy saver features, you must be using an Energy Saver monitor.

 Warning: If you enable the Energy Saver feature with a monitor that is not an Energy Star monitor, the display results are unpredictable.

Your computer is shipped with the Energy Saver feature disabled. You can enable the Energy Saver feature by going to the Compaq Tab or Compaq Group Box and selecting Control Center, then selecting the Power Management icon.

To benefit from Energy Saver, you must

•	Have an Energy Saver monitor

•	Enable the Energy Saver feature

To customize Energy Saver, you can

•	Change the monitor timeout

•	Change the system timeout

Your computer hardware has the capability to monitor system activity such as keyboard, mouse, serial connector, parallel connector, and hard drive operation. When it has not detected activity for the period of time set (the timeout), your computer will go into Energy Saver mode. Then, when system activity occurs, your computer will return to full power.

Related Topics:

Starting Energy Saver

Energy Saver Monitor

Energy Saver Timeouts


Energy Saver Timeouts

Timeouts are the specified times the computer can be inactive before it goes into Energy Saver Mode. Timeout defaults for the monitor and the system are set at the factory for 15 minutes; however, you can change these timeouts. Before you set the timeouts for your monitor and system, consider the following guidelines:

•	If you frequently leave your computer turned off or simply unattended for long periods of time, you should use the factory default settings of 15 minutes.

•	If you're someone who rarely leaves your computer during business hours, you may want to set longer timeout periods.

Timeouts can be set using the Power Management icon [image] from the Compaq Control Center, see Starting Energy Saver.

Related Topics:

Starting Energy Saver

Energy Saver Monitor


Setting Energy Saver
Starting Energy Saver

You can put your computer into Energy Saver Mode by activating Energy Saver and setting timeouts. - which puts the computer into Energy Saver Mode after it hasn't been used for a preset period of time.

1	From the Compaq Tab or Compaq Group box, select Control Center.

2	From Control Center, select the Power Management icon.

3	Click On to activate Energy Saver.

4	Select a timeout for both the monitor and system unit.

− For the monitor, choose a value ranging from 5 to 60 minutes (default is 15 minutes).

− For the system, choose a value ranging from 10 to 20 minutes (default is 15 minutes).

Click on OK. The computer will display a dialog box asking if you want to restart your computer now. You must restart your computer before Energy Saver timeouts become effective. Once your computer is restarted, it will go into Energy Saver Mode next time it is inactive for the timeouts you specified.

Related Topics:

Energy Saver Monitor

Energy Saver Timeouts

Energy Saver Overview


Energy Saver Monitor

A significant amount of power savings comes from the monitor. You must have an Energy Saver Monitor to use the Energy Saver feature. Energy Saver monitors not only have full power ON and full power OFF, but also have an energy saver mode called Suspend or Quick Monitor Response mode. Some monitors may also have Maximum Energy Saver  mode.

In Quick Monitor Response or Suspend mode, the monitor screen is turned off, but the heaters that warm up the screen are left on, so the screen recovery time is 4 to 5 seconds. Suspend mode consumes more energy than Energy Saver mode. If you select Quick Monitor Response on the Energy Saver screen, your monitor will not go into Maximum Energy Savings mode.

In Maximum Energy Saver mode, the monitor screen and the heaters are turned off, so the monitor will return to full power after a warm up period. Maximum Energy Savings mode is the default setting for the monitor when the Energy Saver feature is enabled. If you have chosen Maximum Energy Savings, a monitor timeout first puts the monitor into Quick Monitor Response (suspend mode). If there is no activity for the next 40 minutes, the monitor will go into Maximum Energy Savings. However, not all monitors can take advantage of the Maximum Energy Savings mode. Listed are Compaq Energy Star monitors and their energy mode capabilities.

Quick Monitor Response and Maximum Energy Saver modes:

•	Compaq 171 FS Color Monitor

•	Compaq 1024 Color Monitor

•	Compaq 151 FS Color Monitor

Quick Monitor Response mode only:

•	Compaq SVGA Color Monitor

•	Compaq VGA Color Monitor

Related Topics:

Starting Energy Saver

Energy Saver Timeouts

Energy Saver Overview


Running the Diagnostic Utilities

The following utilities help identify problems with the operation or configuration of the computer and are located in a separate partition on your hard drive:

•	Computer Setup. Stores system configuration information including memory, storage, and optional equipment.

•	TEST utility. Determines if computer components are recognized by the computer system and functioning properly.

•	INSPECT utility. Provides information about the operating system environment once the computer has been configured.

Related Topics:

When To Run Computer Setup

When To Run the TEST Utility

When To Run the INSPECT Utility


When To Run the SETUP Utility
When To Run Computer Setup

The Computer Setup utility is used to change computer configuration. Your system will automatically recognize some configuration changes when you start it up and some changes you will have to make using Computer Setup.

Your system will automatically recognize the following configuration changes:

•	System memory upgrades

•	Addition of a diskette drive

•	Addition of a hard drive sold by Compaq

•	Addition of a math coprocessor

•	Processor upgrades

You will have to run Computer Setup if you add any of the following:

•	Network card

•	Sound board

•	Modem

The way to tell if a change is being automatically configured, or whether you have to run Computer Setup, is to read the messages when you turn on your computer after changing the system. The system will either notify you what changes were made and ask you to confirm, or it will tell you to run Computer Setup.

Run Computer Setup if any of the following conditions exist or situations occur:

•	If you install some optional equipment such as a sound board, or change certain elements of the computer configuration. In other cases, your system will automatically configure many changes such as memory upgrades for you.

•	If you want to change hardware settings.

•	Any time a system configuration error is detected during the Power-On Self-Test(POST), and is not automatically fixed by POST.

Related Topics:

Running Computer Setup

When To Run the TEST Utility

When To Run the INSPECT Utility


Running the SETUP Utility
Running Computer Setup

1	There are two ways to access Computer Setup:

•	From the Compaq Tab or Compaq Group box, select Control Center.

From Control Center, select the Computer Setup icon.

•	From DOS, restart by pressing CTRL, ALT, then DEL keys sequentially, then press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the top right corner of the screen. From the Diagnostics menu, select Computer Setup.

 NOTE:  If you've established a setup password, enter it when prompted to do so.

Once that's done, the System Summary is displayed.

2	Select the icon that represents what you want to set or change. For instance, if you are installing a modem, click on the Communications icon.

3	Once you have made your selection, the basic dialog box is displayed offering the most common choices. If your choice is not listed, click on the Advanced button.

4	When you have made your choices, exit the utility.

Related Topic:

When to Run Computer Setup


When To Run the TEST Utility

Run the TEST utility to verify that all computer components are functioning properly.

Although optional, it is generally a good idea to run the TEST utility whenever new equipment is installed in the computer. TEST makes sure that the newly installed equipment is properly recognized by the system as well as functioning properly.

Related Topics:

Running the TEST Utility

When To Run Computer Setup

When To Run the INSPECT Utility


Running the TEST Utility

 1	Turn on only the external devices that you wish to test. You also may leave the printer connected if you want to use it to log error messages.

 2	Turn on or restart the computer.

 3	Press the F10 key as soon as the cursor moves to the upper-right corner of the screen. (This happens almost immediately. The Power-On Self-Test [POST] runs, you hear two beeps, then the cursor moves.)

 4	If prompted, select the desired language.

A screen similar to the following one is displayed:

 NOTE:  The actual menu displayed on your computer may vary slightly depending on your configuration.

Configuration and Diagnostics

Computer Setup
Security Management
Power Management
Computer Checkup (TEST)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
View system information (INSPECT)
Test another computer
Prepare computer for Compaq service call (REMOTEPAQ)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Create a Diagnostics Diskette
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Manage Diagnostics Partition

 5	Select the option for Computer Checkup (TEST).

 6	Select the option to view the device list.

 7	A list of the hardware devices installed is displayed.

 8	Verify that the utility has correctly detected the installed devices.

 NOTE:  This utility does not detect all options not sold by Compaq.

•	If the list of devices is correct, select OK and go on to step 9. The test option menu is displayed again.

•	If the list of devices is incorrect, ensure that any new devices are installed properly. If you do not find an installation problem, call your Authorized Compaq Reseller or Service Provider.

 9	Select the kind of diagnostics test you want to run:  quick check, automatic, or prompted.

10	Follow the instructions on the screen as the devices are tested.

11	When testing is complete, the test option menu is displayed again.

12	Exit to the Diagnostics menu, then exit the utility.

Related Topics:

Quick Check Diagnostic Tests

Automatic Diagnostic Tests

Prompted Diagnostic Tests

When To Run the TEST Utility


Running Quick Check Diagnostic Tests
Quick Check Diagnostic Tests

Quick Check Diagnostics performs a quick test for each major component. This option allows you to run general system diagnostics with minimal prompts. If any errors occur, both the error and error code are displayed when testing is complete.

Related Topics:

Automatic Diagnostic Tests

Prompted Diagnostic Tests

Running the TEST Utility


Running Automatic Diagnostic Tests
Automatic Diagnostic Tests

Automatic Diagnostics provides maximum testing of devices with a minimum number of prompts. You can perform unattended testing for an indicated number of loops or repetitions of the complete diagnostics. In this mode, you can select to stop on errors, to send a log of errors to the printer, or to send a log of errors to a file.

Related Topics:

Quick Check Diagnostic Tests

Prompted Diagnostic Tests

Running the TEST Utility


Running Prompted Diagnostic Tests
Prompted Diagnostic Tests

Prompted Diagnostics tests provide maximum control of tests being performed. You can perform either attended or unattended testing. If unattended testing is selected, you must indicate the number of loops or repetitions of the complete diagnostics. In this mode, you may select to stop on errors, to send a log of errors to the printer, or to send a log of errors to a file.

Related Topics:

Quick Check Diagnostic Tests

Automatic Diagnostic Tests

Running the TEST Utility


When To Run the INSPECT Utility

Run the INSPECT utility:

•	When requested to do so by your Authorized Compaq Reseller, Service Provider, or the Compaq Customer Support Center.

•	If you need current configuration information.  INSPECT provides the following information:

−  Serial number of the computer

−  Type of computer

−  Type of processor

−  Operating system installed

−  Contents of MS-DOS startup files

−  Type of diskette drive and hard drive

−  Operating speed

−  System, video, and ROM revisions

−  Memory configuration

−  LPT and COM ports

Related Topic:

Running the INSPECT Utility


Running the INSPECT Utility

1	Turn on or restart the computer.

2	Press the F10 key as soon as the cursor moves to the upper-right corner of the screen. (This happens almost immediately. The Power-On Self-Test [POST] runs, you hear two beeps, then the cursor moves.)

3	If prompted, select the desired language.

A screen similar to the following one is displayed:

 NOTE:  The actual menu displayed on your computer may vary slightly depending on your configuration.

Configuration and Diagnostics

Computer Setup
Security Management
Power Management
Computer Checkup (TEST)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
View system information (INSPECT)
Test another computer
Prepare computer for Compaq service call (REMOTEPAQ)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Create a Diagnostics Diskette
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Manage Diagnostics Partition

4	Select the option for View system information (INSPECT).

Operating environment information is displayed.

5	Review, print, file, or discuss this information with your Authorized Compaq Reseller or Service Provider.

Related Topics:

Running the TEST Utility

Running Computer Setup

When To Run the INSPECT Utility


When To Run the DiskMaker Utilities

Use the two DiskMaker utilities, SAVEALL and LOADALL, to make your own backup system diskettes. Because all of your software has been preinstalled for you at Compaq, separate diskettes have not been included.

However, Compaq recommends that you make your own set of backup system diskettes to add an extra measure of security.

Related Topics:

Making Your Own Backup System Diskettes

Using the SAVEALL Utility

Using the LOADALL Utility


Troubleshooting

Checklist for Solving Minor Problems Power Problems  Diskette/Diskette Drive Problems Display Problems Hard Drive Problems Printer Problems	Keyboard/Keypad Problems Memory Problems Software Application Problems Mouse Problems Preparing for a Call to Customer Support


Checklist for Solving Minor Problems

If you encounter some minor problem with the computer or software applications, go through the following checklist for possible solutions before running any of the diagnostic utilities:

•	Are both the computer and monitor connected to working AC power outlets?

•	Are both the computer and monitor turned on and the power lights green?

•	Are all cables connected properly and securely?

•	Have you installed all the needed device drivers?

•	Have you made all necessary changes to the CONFIG.SYS file?

Have you made all necessary changes to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file (MS-DOS) or STARTUP.CMD file (MS OS/2)?

•	Have you installed printer drivers for each application?

•	Did the diskette drive contain a "nonbootable" diskette when you turned on the computer?


Solving Power Problems

Select a problem to view a description of the possible cause and solution.

•	Computer won't turn on.

•	Computer doesn't automatically display the date and time.


Computer won't turn on

Possible Cause

Computer is not connected to an external power source.

Solution

Connect to an external power source.

Possible Cause

Cables to the external power source are unplugged.

Solution

Ensure that cables connecting the computer and the external power source are plugged in properly.

Related Topic:

Identifying External Connectors


Computer doesn't automatically display the date and time

Possible Cause

RTC (real-time clock) battery life is approximately 4 to 5 years, and may need to be replaced.

Solution

Add a new battery using only a 4.5-volt alkaline replacement battery.


Solving Diskette/Diskette Drive Problems

Select a problem to view a description of the possible cause and solution.

•	Diskette drive light stays on.

•	Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette.

•	Diskette drive cannot read a diskette.


Diskette drive light stays on

Possible Cause

Diskette is damaged.

Solution

Run CHKDSK on the diskette. Type at the system prompt:

CHKDSK A:

Possible Cause

Diskette is incorrectly inserted.

Solution

Remove diskette and reinsert.

Possible Cause

Software program is damaged.

Solution

Check the program diskettes.


Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette

Possible Cause

Diskette is not formatted.

Solution

Format the diskette. Type: FORMAT A:

Possible Cause

Diskette is write-protected.

Solutions

•	Use another diskette that is not write-protected.

•	If the contents of the diskette can be added to or deleted, remove write-protection from the diskette.

Possible Cause

Writing to the wrong drive.

Solution

Check the drive letter in your PATH statement.

Possible Cause

Not enough space is left on the diskette.

Solution

Use another diskette to write the information.

Possible Cause

Diskette drive was disabled using the Security Management Utility.

Solution

Reenable the diskette drive using the Security Management Utility.


Diskette drvie cannot read a diskette
Diskette drive cannot read a diskette

Possible Cause

Diskette is not formatted.

Solution

Format the diskette. Type: FORMAT A:

Possible Cause

Using the wrong diskette type for the drive type.

Solution

Use the correct type of diskette.

Possible Cause

Diskette drive was disabled using the Security Management Utility.

Solution

Reenable the diskette drive using the Security Management Utility.


Solving Display Problems

If you think the monitor is malfunctioning, you can perform a self-test on the monitor without it being connected to the computer. Complete the following steps to run the self-test:

1	Turn off the monitor.

2	Turn off the computer.

3	Disconnect the monitor signal cable from the computer.

4	Turn on the monitor and allow it to warm up for one minute.

The screen should be white. A narrow black border may also appear on the left and right sides of the display. Either of these displays indicates that the monitor is working properly.

If the monitor self-test is not applicable, select from the list of problems below to see the possible cause and solution.

•	Characters are dim.

•	Screen is blank.

•	Garbled characters on the screen are mixed with text.

•	Monitor overheats.

•	Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.

•	Monitor does not function properly when used with energy saver features.


Characters are dim

Possible Cause

The brightness control is not set properly.

Solution

Adjust the brightness control.


Screen is blank

Possible Cause

You may have a screen blanking utility installed.

Solution

Press any key. If the display re-appears, then you have a screen blanking utility installed.

Possible Cause

Brightness needs adjusting.

Solution

Use the control on the display to adjust the brightness.

Possible Cause

Screen save was initiated.

Solution

Press any key or click the mouse to light the screen.


Garbled characters on the screen are mixed with text

Possible Cause

The ANSI.SYS driver is not in the CONFIG.SYS file.

Solution

Add the ANSI.SYS driver to the CONFIG.SYS file. Add the following line: DEVICE=C:\ANSI.SYS.


Monitor overheats

Possible Cause

There is not enough ventilation space for proper airflow.

Solution

Leave at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of ventilation space. Be sure there is nothing sitting on top of the monitor obstructing the air flow.


Cursor will not move
Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the numeric keypad

Possible Cause

The Num Lock key may be on.

Solution

Press the Num Lock key. The light should not be on if you want to use the arrow keys.

Related Topics:

Numeric Keypad

Lock Keys


Monitor does not function properly when used with energy saver features

Possible Cause

Monitor without energy saver capabilities is being used with energy saver features enabled.

Solution

Disable monitor energy saver feature.

Related Topics:

Starting Energy Saver

Energy Saver Monitor


Solving Hard Drive Problems

Select a problem to view a description of the possible cause and solution.

•	Hard drive error occurs.

•	Disk transaction problem.

•	Drive not found.

•	Nonsystem disk message.


Hard drive error occurs

Possible Cause

Hard drive has bad sectors or has failed.

Solutions

•	Contact your Authorized Compaq Reseller or Service Provider.

•	Reformat the hard drive. Refer to the MS-DOS Help for information on the FORMAT command. You will need to reload your software. If you reformat the drive, reload your diagnostic utilities if you created a Diagnostics diskette.

 CAUTION:  You should maintain an up-to-date backup of your hard drive at all times in case of errors or failures.

Related Topics:

Using the LOADALL Utility

When To Run the DiskMaker Utilities


Disk transaction problem

Possible Cause

The directory structure is bad, or there is a problem with a file.

Solution

Run CHKDSK to check for fragmentation.


Drive not found

Possible Cause

Cable is loose.

Solution

Check connections.

Related Topics:

Identifying External Connectors

Running the Diagnostic Utilities


Nonsystem disk message

Possible Cause

The system is trying to start from a diskette that is not bootable.

Solution

Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.

Possible Cause

The system is trying to start from the hard drive, but the hard drive has been damaged.

Solution

Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive, and restart the computer by pressing CTRL + ALT + DEL. Contact your Authorized Compaq Reseller or Service Provider.


Solving Hardware Installation Problems

Select a problem to view a description of the possible cause and solution.

•	A new device is not recognized as part of the computer system.


Trouble;Problems;Configure
A new device is not recognized as part of computer system

Possible Cause

When the system advised you of changes to the configuration, you did not accept the changes.

Solution

Turn your computer off, then back on. When you see the system message that indicates configuration changes have been made, accept the changes by following the instructions on the screen.

Possible Cause

The system may not have automatically recognized the new device.

Solution

Run Computer Setup and identify the new device.

Possible Cause

Cable(s) of new external device are loose or power cables are unplugged.

Solution

Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected.

Possible Cause

Power switch of new external device is not turned on.

Solution

Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, then turn on the computer to integrate the device with the computer system.

Related Topic:

Identifying External Connectors


Solving Keyboard/Numeric Keypad Problems

Select a problem to view a description of the possible cause and solution.

•	Numeric keypad on computer keyboard is disabled.


Numeric keypad;Trouble;Problems
Numeric keypad on computer keyboard is disabled

Possible Cause

Num Lock function is not turned on.

Solution

Press the Num Lock key to enable the Num Lock function.

Related Topics:

Lock Keys

Numeric Keypad


Solving Memory Problems

Select a problem to view a description of the possible cause and solution.

•	"Out of Memory" message is displayed on the screen.

•	Memory count during Power- On Self-Test (POST) is incorrect.

•	Insufficient memory error during operation.

•	Insufficient memory to run application.


"Out of Memory" message is displayed on the screen

Possible Cause

Memory configuration is not set up correctly.

Solutions

•	Reconfigure memory using MEMMAKER. Refer to the MS-DOS Help for information on the MEMMAKER command.

•	Install more memory.


Memory count during Power-On Self Test (POST) is incorrect.
Memory count during Power-On Self-Test (POST) is incorrect

Possible Cause

Optional memory modules are installed incorrectly or are incompatible with the computer.

Solution

•	Ensure that the correct memory modules are installed and that they are installed correctly.


Insufficient memory error during operation.
Insufficient memory error during operation

Possible Cause

Too many TSRs are installed.

Solutions

•	Delete any TSR applications that you do not need.

•	Reconfigure memory using MEMMAKER. Refer to the MS-DOS Help for information on the MEMMAKER command.

Possible Cause

System ran out of memory for the application.

Solution

Check the application documentation for memory requirements or add more memory to the computer.


Solving Printer Problems

Run the printer self-test. If the self-test fails, it is a printer-specific problem. Also, refer to the documentation that came with your printer for additional help in solving printer problems.

Select a problem to view a description of the possible cause and solution.

•	Printer will not turn on.

•	Printer will not print.

•	Printer is off line.

•	Printer prints garbled information.


Printer will not turn on

Possible Cause

The cables may not be connected properly or the printer is unplugged.

Solution

Ensure that the cables are properly connected and that the power cord is connected to the electrical outlet.

Related Topic:

Identifying External Connectors


Printer will not print

Possible Cause

Printer is not turned on.

Solution

Turn on the printer.

Possible Cause

Printer is not online.

Solution

Set the printer to online.

Possible Cause

The device drivers for your application are not installed.

Solution

Install the correct printer drivers for your application.

Possible Cause

Printer that is set up for a network is not connected to the network.

Solution

Connect the printer to the network.


Printer is off line

Possible Cause

Printer Online/Offline function has been changed to Offline.

Solution

Press the Online button.

Possible Cause

Paper tray is empty.

Solution

Fill the paper tray with paper. Select online.


Printer prints garbled information

Possible Cause

Correct printer drivers are not installed.

Solution

Install the correct printer driver.

Possible Cause

Cables are not connected properly.

Solution

Ensure that the printer cable is connected properly to the computer.


Solving Software Application Problems

Most software application or installation problems occur as a result of one or more of the following:

•	The application was not installed correctly.

•	The CONFIG.SYS file was not configured correctly.

•	Memory was not allocated correctly.

•	The AUTOEXEC.BAT file was not edited correctly.

•	A conflict exists between applications.

Select a problem to view a description of the possible cause and solution.

•	Mouse does not work.

•	Cannot use application from a specified directory.

•	Insufficient memory to run application.


Mouse does not work

Possible Cause

Incorrect or no mouse device driver is installed.

Solution

Add the correct mouse command to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. (MS-DOS applications require an MS-DOS mouse driver. Windows applications require a Windows mouse driver.)

Related Topics:

Cleaning the Mouse

How Does the Mouse Work?


Cannot use application from a specified directory

Possible Cause

The application has not been added to the PATH statement.

Solutions

•	Add the path for the application to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

•	Change to the application directory, and run the program with the full path name.


Insufficient memory to run application

Possible Cause

Memory is not configured properly for the application.

Solutions

•	Consult the application documentation for memory requirements and configure memory for those requirements.

•	Install additional memory.

Possible Cause

Application requires Windows to be run in enhanced mode.

Solutions

Install additional memory.

Exit Windows and enter again using the following command to run in enhanced mode:

WIN/E

Possible Cause

Too many applications are open.

Solution

Close applications that are not in use.


Solving Trackball/Mouse Problems
Solving Mouse Problems

Select a problem to view a description of the possible cause and solution.

•	Mouse does not work.

•	Mouse does not work even though device driver is in PATH command of AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

•	Cursor skips or moves abnormally when using the mouse.


Mouse or trackball does not work
Mouse does not work even though device driver is in PATH command of AUTOEXEC.BAT file

Possible Cause

Mouse device driver is not activated (loaded into memory).

Solutions

•	Enter MOUSE command at the system prompt to activate the mouse device driver.

•	Add a line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to automatically activate the mouse device driver each time the computer is turned on or restarted.

Related Topics:

Cleaning the Mouse

How Does the Mouse Work?


Cursor skips or moves abnormally when using a trackball or mouse
Cursor skips or moves abnormally when using the mouse

Possible Cause

The ball or rollers in the mouse need cleaning.

Solution

Clean the mouse.


Preparing for a Call to Customer Support

If you tried to solve a problem yourself and haven't been successful, a call to the Compaq Customer Support Center may be necessary. Before you place the call, be sure to run the INSPECT utility and print out the hard copy results for reference. The steps for accessing this utility are:

•	Press Ctrl + Alt + Del, then press F10 as soon as the cursor moves to the upper right corner of the screen.

•	The Diagnostics Menu is displayed.

•	Select Inspect Computer.

You should also have the following information ready so that the support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:

•	Product name

•	Product model number

•	Product serial number

•	Purchase date

•	Conditions under which the problem occurred

•	Any error messages that have occurred

•	Hardware configuration

•	Type of printer connected

Related Topics:

Running the Inspect Utility

Customer Support Phone Number

Running Computer Setup


Customer Support Phone Number

•	You can get help in the U.S. and Canada from your Authorized Compaq Service Provider or the Compaq Customer Support Center.

•	Call the Compaq Customer Support Center for assistance or for the location of your nearest Authorized Compaq Service Provider:

U.S.	Canada
1-800-345-1518	1-800-263-5868
•	You can get help outside the U.S. and Canada from your Authorized Compaq Service Provider.

Related Topic:

Preparing for a Call to Customer Support


CD-ROM Overview
CD-ROM Model Overview

Compaq ProLinea CDS models come complete with a CD-ROM drive, audio components, and the software drivers that are needed to make the CD-ROM drive and the audio components work. Other than connecting the speakers and the microphone, your Compaq ProLinea CDS is ready to use. The following components are included with your computer:

•	Creative Labs Sound Blaster16 Sound Board (installed)

•	CD-ROM Drive (installed)

•	External Speakers

•	Microphone

 IMPORTANT: Safety Precautions for using your CD-ROM drive and speakers are included in your CD-ROM and Audio Components Guide. If you want to use an AC adapter or batteries to amplify your speakers, refer to the specifications in Appendix A of your CD-ROM and Audio Components Guide.

Related Topics:

CD-ROM Drive

CD-ROM Drive Lights and Controls

CD-ROM Drive Operation

Sound Board Connectors

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Controls

Connecting Your Microphone


CD-ROM Drive

ProLinea CDS models come with an Internal Tray Load CD-ROM Drive. This drive is a dual-speed, 5 1/4-inch, half-height, CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory) drive, and is operated by a SCSI-2 (Small Computer System Interface) controller. The drive is a random access, read-only storage device capable of retrieving data from removable compact disc media, which can store as much as 680MB of digital information.

The CD-ROM drive is designed to be compatible with industry-standard CD-ROM disc media and formats. It can read:

•	CD-Digital Audio

•	CD-ROM (Mode 1 and Mode 2)

•	CD-ROM XA (Mode 2, form 1 and form 2)

•	CD-I (Mode 2, form 1 and form 2)

•	PhotoCD (single and multiple session) discs

•	ISO 9660

•	High Sierra

Related Topics:

CD-ROM Drive Lights and Controls

CD-ROM Drive Operation

Sound Board Connectors

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Controls

Connecting Your Microphone


CD-ROM Drive Lights and Controls

	Headphone Jack − accepts a headphone set connector.  Headphone Volume Control − can be used to adjust the volume to the headphones.  Busy Indicator − flashes amber when the drive is reading a CD − turns green briefly when the computer is turned on.
 Emergency Eject Hole − To manually eject a CD, insert a metal rod (approximately 1.2 mm in diameter and at least 35 mm in length [1/16 x 1 3/8 inches]) into the emergency eject hole and push firmly.

 Eject Button − Push to open the tray, either to insert or remove a CD.

Related Topics:

CD-ROM Drive

CD-ROM Drive Operation

Sound Board Connectors

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Controls

Connecting Your Microphone


CD-ROM Drive Operation

	1 Be sure the computer is turned on.   2 Open the tray by pressing the eject button [image] on the front panel of the drive. 3 Place the CD-ROM disc in the tray. Handle the CD-ROM disc from the edges, not the flat surfaces of the disk.
4	Close the tray by pressing the eject button [image] on the front panel of the CD-ROM unit. The drive performs a diagnostic check and automatically begins reading the Table of Contents (TOC). The busy indicator turns amber while the TOC is being read.

 NOTE:  The tray automatically opens if the disc is upside-down, if the disc is not properly nested in the tray, or if any other condition prevents the drive from reading the disc.

5	When the Busy indicator turns green, the drive is ready to receive commands and data may be retrieved from the disc. Refer to your CD-ROM documentation for further instructions.

 NOTE:  Certain applications or operating system software may disable the eject button to prevent accidental damage to the disc. If the eject button is disabled by the application software, it will not operate.

Related Topics:

CD-ROM Drive

CD-ROM Drive Lights and Controls

Sound Board Connectors

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Controls

Connecting Your Microphone


Sound Board Connectors

	MIDI/Joystick connector is used to connect either a joystick or a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sequencing device. A joystick is required for some games. The MIDI connector is used for devices such as a musical keyboard or a synthesizer.
Sound Out connector is used for any device that receives sound such as speakers.

Volume Control is used to adjust the volume to the speakers. This volume control works for amplified and unamplified speakers

Microphone connector is used for the microphone.

Sound In connector is used for any device that delivers sound to the computer such as a stereo amplifier.

Related Topics:

CD-ROM Drive

CD-ROM Drive Lights and Controls

CD-ROM Drive Operation

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Controls

Connecting Your Microphone


Connecting Your Speakers

1.	Open the battery compartments [image] on the back of each speaker and remove the speaker connection cords.

2.	Plug the dual-pin connector [image] from the left speaker into the jack [image] on the rear of the right speaker that is labeled "To Left Speaker."

3.	Plug the single-pin connector [image] from the right speaker into the sound board jack [image] labeled "SPKOUT." Since the sound board is preinstalled, look on the rear of your computer for the "SPKOUT" jack.

4.	If you are operating without batteries or an AC adapter, turn the amp switch on the rear of each speaker to OFF.

Related Topics:

CD-ROM Drive

CD-ROM Drive Lights and Controls

CD-ROM Drive Operation

Sound Board Connectors

Speaker Controls

Connecting Your Microphone


Speaker Controls

Once your speakers are connected, they are ready to operate. The sound controls on the speakers only work when the speakers are amplified.

	Bass Boost is used to adjust audio bass ranges. Sliding the control increases the bass range only if the speakers are amplified. Volume is used to raise and lower the sound volume when the speakers are amplified.

Battery Compartment - Each compartment holds two size "C" batteries for amplified sound. Although batteries are unnecessary for speaker operation, you must use four "C" size batteries if you want to power the battery amplifier.

AMP OFF/ON - Each speaker has an amplifier switch. The label above the amplifier switch also indicates whether it is the left or the right speaker. This switch should be in the OFF position if you are operating without batteries or an AC adapter.

Treble Boost - Used to adjust the audio treble ranges. This adjustment works only if the speakers are amplified.

DC 6V - the AC adapter connector is on the left speaker and is for use with a six-volt AC adapter. Although the AC adapter is not required, it will allow you to amplify the speakers without batteries.

 IMPORTANT: If you want to use an AC adapter or batteries, refer to the specifications in Appendix A of your CD-ROM and Audio Components Guide.

To Left Speaker - Used to connect the right speaker to the left speaker.

Related Topics:

CD-ROM Drive

CD-ROM Drive Lights and Controls

CD-ROM Drive Operation

Sound Board Connectors

Connecting Your Speakers

Connecting Your Microphone


Connecting Your Microphone

	Connect the microphone to the sound board jack labeled "MIC IN" on the rear panel of the computer.

Your microphone  can be used to record voices or other sounds in a wave (.WAV) file. Wave files are the standard type of file for recording. Your system includes Windows, DOS and multimedia software that allows you to record these files.

Related Topics:

CD-ROM Drive

CD-ROM Drive Lights and Controls

CD-ROM Drive Operation

Sound Board Connectors

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Controls


Glossary Terms
	Click keypad letter to move through glossary.
Click word to display definition.

A

abort

AC

AC Adapter

access

access time

AC power

active matrix display

active window

address space

Advanced Power Management (APM)

alignment

alphanumeric characters

ALS

Alt key

Alternating Current (AC)

analog monitor

analog signals

anchor

ANSI.SYS

APM

application

application-specific integrated circuit

architecture

ASCII character

ASCII file

asset management provision

asterisk (*)

asynchronous bus

attachment unit interface (AUI)

AT command set

AUI

Authorized Compaq Reseller

Authorized Compaq Service Provider

AUTOEXEC.BAT file

automatic docking system

automatic line switching (ALS)

automatic mouse support

automatic system protection

Automobile Adapter

auxiliary battery

auxiliary input device

average access time

B

backup

backup diskette

base memory

Basic Input Output System (BIOS)

batch file

battery gauge

batteryl pack

baud

bd

BIOS

bit

bit map

bit-mapped font

bits per second (bps)

boilerplate

bootable diskette

bps

buffer

burst operation

bus

bus arbitration

bus master

byte

C

cache memory

calibration

card services

CCITT

CD-ROM disc

CD-ROM drive

central processing unit (CPU)

CGA

character format

chip

CHKDSK

clear to send (CTS)

click

CLICK.EXE

clip art

clipboard

code page

code page switching

color graphics adapter (CGA)

COM

COM port

command

command mode

COMMAND.COM

CMOS

Compaq EISA Configuration Utility

Compaq Flexible Advanced Systems Architecture

compiler

complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)

conditioning

CONFIG.SYS file

configuration

configuration memory

configure

Consultative Committee International for Telegraphy and Telephony (CCITT)

control points

convenience base

conventional memory

conversion

coprocessor

copy

copy protection

CPU

Ctrl key

CTS

current directory

cursor

Cursor Enhancement

cursor keys

cut and paste

D

data

data communications

data compression

data entry

data file

data-set-ready (DSR)

data-terminal-ready (DTR)

data transfer rate

database

DBLSPACE

DC

default

delimiter

density

desktop publishing (DTP)

destination

device

device driver

device name

diagnostic tests

diagnostics utilities

dialog box

digital signals

digitizer

DIP

direct current (DC)

direct memory access (DMA)

directory

directory tree

discharge

disk

disk cache

disk caching

disk compression

disk operating system (DOS)

diskette

diskette drive

display

display energy saver

display energy saver levels

DMA

docking

DOS

DOS prompt

double-click

double-density

download

draft mode

drag

drag-lock

DRAM

draw program

drive

drive letter

drive position

drive type

drop shadow

DSR

DTP

DTR

dual inline package (DIP)

dual mode

duplex

duplexing

dynamic plug and play

dynamic random access memory (DRAM)

E

EBCDIC

edgelit display

edit

edit line

edit mode

editor

EGA

EIA

EISA

Electronic Industries Association (EIA)

electronic mail

EMB

embedded numeric keypad

EMM

EMM386

EMM386.EXE

EMS

EMS page

emulation

Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)

Energy Saver

Energy Saver Mode

Energy Saver Utility

Energy Saver Timeouts

Energy Saver LEDs

Energy Star

Energy Star compliant

Enhanced EasyPoint trackball

Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA)

enhanced keyboard

enhanced parallel interface

Enhanced Small Device Interface (ESDI)

enhancement

Enter key

entry

environment

EPS

equalization

erase

error code

error control

error message

Esc key

ESDI

Ethernet

execute

exit

expanded memory

Expanded Memory Manager (EMM)

Expanded Memory Specification (EMS)

expansion base

expansion slot

export

Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC)

Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA)

extended memory

extended memory block (EMB)

extended memory specification (XMS)

extended text

extension

external device

external numeric keypad

F

fast charge

fatal error

faulty sector

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

form feed

file

file allocation table

file attribute

file backup

file deletion

file format

file fragmentation

file manager

filename

file protection

file recovery

file server

file size

file storage

file transfer

filter

firmware

Flash ROM

Flex architecture

floppy disk

font

footprint

format

format disk

frequency

function

function keys

G

garbage

gate array

gesture

ghost

giga

gigabyte

glitch

global

glossary

graphical user interface (GUI)

graphics accelerator

graphics mode

gray scale

GUI

H

half-height drive

hard copy

hard disk

hard drive

hardware

hardware platform

Hayes-compatible modem

help

Hertz (Hz)

Hibernation

hidden files

high-density diskette

highlight

high memory area (HMA)

high-resolution graphics (HRG)

HIMEM.SYS

HMA

Home key

host computer

hotkeys

hot plugging

HRG

hypertext

Hz

I

icon

illegal character

import

industry standard architecture (ISA)

information

initialize

ink

input

input/output device (I/O device)

insertion point

INSPECT

installation program

interface

interleave

interrupt

interrupt request (IRQ)

I/O device

ISA

J

job

job queue

jump

jumper

K

k

Kbyte

key

keyboard

keyboard password

keystroke

keyword

kilobaud

kilobyte

kilohertz (KHz)

L

label

LAN

LAPM

laptop computer

laser printer

layer

LCD

LCURSOR parameter

leased line

LED

length of filename

light-emitting diode (LED)

light pen

LIM Standard

link

link access procedure for modems (LAPM)

liquid crystal display (LCD)

load

LOADAL

local area network (LAN)

local bus graphics

log off

log on

logical drive

Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Standard (LIM Standard)

low battery

low resolution

LPT

M

machine language

map

mass storage device

math coprocessor

megabyte (MB)

megahertz (MHz)

memory

memory expansion board

memory-resident

menu

menu bar

menu-driven program

merge

MHz

Microcom Networking Protocol (MNP)

microprocessor

Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS)

Microsoft Windows

millisecond (ms)

mirrored drives

mobile telephone switching office

mode

mode indicator

modem

modem wake up

MODE SPEED

modulation

monitor

monochrome

mouse

MOUSE.COM

mouse device driver

MOUSE.SYS

ms

multitasking

N

nanosecond

national keyboard

network

network administrator

network server mode

newspaper columns

nickel cadmium (NiCad) battery pack

nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack

node

noise

nonbootable diskette

ns

null modem cable

Num Lock key

O

online

online mode

operating speed

operating system

operating system prompt

Operating System/2 (OS/2)

optical disk

option

original equipment manufacturer (OEM)

originate mode

output

overstrike

overwrite

P

page

page break

page description language (PDL)

parallax

parallel interface

parallel printer

parallel transmission

parameter

parent directory

partition

passive matrix display

password

password protection

path

PCMCIA

PCMCIA device

PCMCIA type

pen

pen-capable computer

pen holder

pen park

Pentium

peripheral

peripheral device

Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA)

PDL

pixel

plug and play

port

pointing device interface

POST

PostScript

power conservation

POWER.EXE

Power Management

power-on password

Power-On Self-Test (POST)

power supply

preinstalled

preinstalled software

print queue

print spooling

printer driver

printer font

printer connector

processing

processor

program

prompt

protected mode

protocol

PS/2 pointing device

Q

query

queue

quick energy saver

QuickLock/QuickBlank

QWERTY

R

radio button

RAM disk

random access memory (RAM)

read

read only memory (ROM)

real mode

real-time clock/calendar

reduced power state

refresh

removable hard drive

removable storage

rename

repeat key

resolution

restart

restore

retrieve

RJ11

ROM

root directory

routine

run

S

SAVEALL

screen capture

screen fonts

screen save

scroll

Scroll Lock key

SCSI

sector

serial interface

serial mouse

serial/parallel interface board

serial pointing device

server

SETUP

setup password

shell

Shift key

Shutdown utility

single inline memory module (SIMM)

single-sided disk

small computer system interface (SCSI)

socket services

soft font

soft hyphen

soft page break

soft return

software

sound wave

source drive

SRAM

Standby

standby button

start/stop bits

startup disk

static plug and play

static random access memory (SRAM)

storage

string

stylus

subdirectory

submenu

switch

switch line

syntax

system board

system energy saver levels

system memory

system prompt

T

Tab key

TabWorks

tape backup

tape drive

tapping

target

target drive

template

terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR)

TEST

text editor

text file

text mode

TFT

thin film transistor

throughput

timed backup

timeout

toggle

token ring network

tower

track

trackball

trackball orientation

transfer

translate

tree structure

trickle charge

TSR

tutorial

U

undocking

uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

upgradeability

upper memory

utility

V

V.21

V.22

V.22bis

video controller

video RAM (VRAM)

VGA

video graphics array (VGA)

virtual disk

virtual mode

virus

volume label

volatile memory

VRAM

W,X,Y,Z

wait state

wave form

wide range input

word length

write-protect

XMS

Zero Insertion Force

ZIF