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Table of Contents

1 Documentation Kit

Quick Setup Guide

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1-1

Reference Guide

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1-1

HTML On-line Help

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1-2

Related Documentation

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1-3

Compaq Web Sites

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1-4

2 Getting to Know Your Computer

Features

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2-1

Components, Controls, and Indicators

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2-2

Front and Right Side Components

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2-2

Front and Left Side Components

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2-4

Back Components

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2-6

Bottom Components

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2-7

Controlling Power

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2-8

Using the Touch pad

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2-9

Touch Pad On-line Help

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2-10

Plugging In and Turning On

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2-10

Using the Battery

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2-13

Preparing the Battery for Use

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2-13

Battery Removal and Installation

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2-14

Replacing the Battery

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2-14

Installing the Battery

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2-17

Section	Page
Compaq Armada 6500	1
Reference Guide	1
Table of Contents	3
1 Documentation Kit	9
Quick Setup Guide	9
Reference Guide	9
HTML On-line Help	10
Related Documentation	11
Compaq Web Sites	12
2 Getting to Know Your Computer	13
Features	13
Components, Controls, and Indicators	14
Front and Right Side Components	14
Front and Left Side Components	16
Back Components	18
Bottom Components	19
Controlling Power	20
Using the Touch pad	21
Touch Pad On-line Help	22
Plugging In and Turning On	22
Using the Battery	25
Preparing the Battery for Use	25
Battery Removal and Installation	26
Replacing the Battery	26
Installing the Battery	29
Using Your Modem	31
Country Select Utility	31
How to Use Country Select	32
More Information	32
3 System Software & Restoration	33
Installing Optional Software	33
Application Description	34
Installing Documentation and Applications	34
Utilities	35
Make Boot Diskettes	35
AMI Diagnostics	36
Using AMI Diagnostics on CD	36
Using AMI Diagnostics on Diskette	38
Using the Compaq QuickRestore CD	39
QuickRestore Preparation	39
QuickRestore Procedures	40
4 Configuring Your Notebook	43
Running System Setup	43
System Setup Utility	43
Updating Your Notebook Computer's Configuration	44
Helpful Hints	45
Launching Submenus	45
Main Menu	46
Advanced Menu	47
I\\O Device Configuration Submenu	47
Security Menu	49
Notebook Computer Security	50
Setting/Changing a Supervisor Password	50
Setting/Changing a User Password	51
Deleting a Supervisor or User Password	52
Password on Undock	53
Power Menu	53
Boot Menu	55
Exit Menu	56
5 Memory Upgrades	57
Installing Additional Memory	58
Removing Memory	60
6 Troubleshooting	61
Compaq Web Site	61
Notebook Computer Troubleshooting	62
LCD Troubleshooting	66
PC Card Troubleshooting	67
Audio and IR Troubleshooting	69
A Technical Specifications	71
B Compaq Customer Support	73
Preparing for a Technical Support Call	73
Worldwide Telephone Numbers	74
C Regulatory Notices	81
Regulatory Agency Series Numbers	81
Federal Communications Commission Notice	82
Modifications	82
Cables	82
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked	82
Canadian Notice	83
Avis Canadien	83
European Notice	83
Japanese Notice	84
German Ergonomics Notice	84
Airline Travel Notice	84
Energy Star Compliance	84
Battery Notice	85
Power Cords	85
Laser Safety	86
CDRH Regulations	86
Laser Information	87
Modem Notices	88
FCC Regulations - Part 68	88
FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 68	88
Canadian Department Of Communications	89
Industry Canada (IC) Notice	89
Safety Notices	90
British Approvals Board for Telecommunications (BABT)	91
Statutory Notices	91
Network Connection	91
Power Requirements	91
Suitability for Use	92
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)	93
Hook Flash	93
Guard Tone	93
Speaker Control	93
Pulse Dialing	94
Timing	94
Repeat Attempts	94
Use as an Extension on an Approved PABX	95
Bell Noise	95
Identification of Ports	96
Network Connection	96
Dialing Modes	96
Available Facilities	96
Additional Features	96
Application Form For Installation Of Modular Telephone Sockets	97
International Notice	97
Modem Approvals	98

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