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    b Reference Guide Mobile Expansion Unit Part Number: 225837-001 April 2001 This guide provides information on installing and operating the Mobile Expansion Unit with your computer as well as tips on solving common problems.
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    names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying
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    Adapter 2-5 Connecting External Devices 2-7 Operating External Devices 2-7 3 Using the Mobile Expansion Unit Installing or Removing MultiBay Devices 3-1 Following MultiBay Guidelines 3-2 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Ejecting a CD Manually 3-4 Using the Stereo Speakers 3-6 Reference Guide iii
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    Contents A Troubleshooting Using the World Wide Web A-1 Preparing to Call Technical Support A-1 B Specifications Regulatory Agency Series Numbers B-1 Index iv Reference Guide
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    1 Getting Started The Mobile Expansion Unit (MEU) features two MultiBays. Each MultiBay supports one of the following devices: I Diskette drive I CD drive I DVD drive I Zip drive I Battery pack I Hard drive External desktop devices such as a printer, external monitor, external keyboard, or mouse can
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    and right side components Front and Right Side Components Component 1 Computer tabs 2 Expansion connector 3 Microphone jack 4 Speaker/headphone jack 5 Right acoustic port 6 Stereo Enhances bass sound. Produces sound for multimedia files and system warning beeps. 1-2 Reference Guide
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    8 Docking release button 9 MultiBays (2) Description Allows an optional security cable to be attached to the MEU. Releases the MEU from the computer by pressing the right side button. Each supports a CD or DVD drive, Zip drive, second battery pack, or second hard drive. Reference Guide 1-3
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    docking base. 3 Serial connector Connects a serial device. The computer serial port is disabled when the computer is connected to the MEU. 4 External monitor connector Connects an external monitor or overhead projector. 5 USB connector (2) Connects USB devices. 6 Keyboard connector
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    Getting Started Rear and Left Side Components (Continued) Component 8 AC power connector 9 Left acoustic port : Stereo speaker Function Connects an external AC adapter. Enhances bass sound. Produces sound for multimedia files and system warning beeps. Reference Guide 1-5
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    Left MultiBay release latch 2 Right MultiBay release latch 3 Docking restraint recess 4 Security selection switch Function Ejects a MultiBay . Secures the computer/MEU system in place when docked to an optional Compaq docking base. Prevents the removal of the computer from the MEU while the
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    The security cable slot protects the system from theft. Use a security cable, purchased from a Compaq authorized reseller, and loop it around a secured object. Pull the lock through the cable loop and lock unless the security selection switch is in the locked position. Reference Guide 1-7
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    . 2. Slide the security selection switch to the locked position. Using the security selection switch 3. Dock the computer and MEU in a docking base (refer to the installation guide that ships with the docking base for docking instructions). To disengage the lock, eject the computer and MEU from the
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    the packing box: I MEU with a diskette drive and an optical drive (CD or DVD) in the MultiBays I MultiBay weight saver I Warranty and service information Information and Updates For additional information, refer to the Notebook Products Reference Library Guide CD, included with the computer, for the
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    to the Mobile Expansion Unit: 1. Close the computer display. 2. Align the slots on the front of the computer with the computer tabs on the MEU 1. Lower the computer onto the expansion connector 2 and snap into place. Connecting the computer to the Mobile Expansion Unit Reference Guide 2-1
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    Connecting and Disconnecting the Computer ✎ Firmly press down on the rear of the computer to ensure the computer and the MEU are connected. 3. Slide the display release latch 1 to the right and open the computer 2. Opening the computer display 2-2 Reference Guide
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    the MEU: 1. Close the computer display. 2. Press the docking release button 1 to disconnect the computer from the MEU. 3. Lift the back of the computer to remove it from the MEU 2. 4. Pull the computer away from the MEU tabs 3. Disconnecting the computer from the Mobile Expansion Unit Reference
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    power button on the computer. If the computer and the MEU are docked to a docking base, follow the instructions in the docking base installation guide for turning equipment on and off. If a second battery pack or a second hard drive is in the MEU MultiBay, turn off the computer before disconnecting
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    by the plug. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to operate the computer and Mobile Expansion Unit with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. Reference Guide 2-5
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    side of the MEU 1. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2. 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 3. Connecting the AC Adapter 2-6 Reference Guide
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    to all devices. ✎ To complete the device connections, some manufacturers require that you install software drivers. Refer to the documentation included with the device for details. Operating External Devices To ensure devices are turned on, then turn on power to the computer. Reference Guide 2-7
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    Mobile Expansion Unit Installing or Removing MultiBay Devices The MultiBays support any combination of the following devices: I Diskette drive I CD drive I DVD drive I Zip drive I Battery pack I Hard drive release latch to eject the device and pull it from the MultiBay. Reference Guide 3-1
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    Using the Mobile Expansion Unit For used battery pack recycling requirements, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide contained on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with your computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury or damage to the battery pack, do not crush,
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    Using the Mobile Expansion Unit I Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me operating system: ❏ MultiBay devices cannot be inserted into or removed from a MultiBay when the system is turned on unless appropriate Compaq drivers and utilities are installed. These drivers and utilities are available if you
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    the Mobile Expansion Unit I If the computer is attached to the MEU and an optional docking base is not being used, the following guidelines apply for all operating systems: ❏ Operating the system with an optical drive or hard drive in one MultiBay and a SuperDisk LS-120, Zip, or diskette drive in
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    Using the Mobile Expansion Unit Ä CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure, turn off the power to your equipment and remove the battery pack. To eject a CD disc manually: 1. Insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole and push firmly. Manually ejecting a CD disc 2. When the eject
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    the Mobile Expansion Unit Using the Stereo Speakers In addition to the computer speakers, the MEU comes with dual stereo speakers and acoustic ports. When the computer is attached to the MEU, the system audio is played through the MEU speakers. If the computer and MEU are docked to a docking base
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    user and submit your own questions. Compaq responds to questions within one business day. To access the Compaq Support Forum, go to the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com. Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may
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    Troubleshooting I Printed information from Compaq Diagnostics or a list of the devices and error messages received I Configuration settings, including contents of the system files The following tables list possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions:
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    Troubleshooting External Device Connection Problems and Solutions Problem A new device is not recognized as part of the computer system. Possible Cause The signal cable or Off, then insert the new device. Turn on external devices with power switches. Restart the system. Reference Guide A-3
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    is no power to the Mobile Expansion Unit. Solution Eject the disc, press down on the disc firmly to correctly set in the drive, then reload. Eject the disc, turn it over, then reload. Load another disc. Turn off the computer and insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole and press
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    Computer Battery Pack Primary battery pack Optional external battery pack MultiBay battery pack in Mobile Expansion Unit AC Adapter Mobile Expansion Unit Automobile Adapter Agency Series Number PP2070 PP2071A PP2051A and PP2051B PP1001C PPP005D, PPP005L, and PPP005N PP2075 401043 Reference Guide
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    Specifications Agency Series Numbers (Continued) Product Aircraft Adapter Modem Network Interface Card (NIC) Agency Series Number 386504 J07M040.00 U98M010 and U98M008 ✎ This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 VRMs. Mobile Expansion
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    the computer 2-1 connection troubleshooting A-2 D disconnection troubleshooting A-2 docking connector 1-4 release button 1-3, 2-3 restraint recess 1-6 to a docking base 2-4 Reference Guide Index E ejecting a CD manually 3-4 equipment turning off 2-4 turning on 2-4 expansion connector 1-2 external
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    switch 1-6, 1-8, A-2 serial connector 1-4 speaker jack 1-2 specifications B-1 stereo speakers 1-2, 1-5, 3-6 T tabs 1-2 troubleshooting A-1 U undocking 2-4 universal serial bus (USB) connector 1-4 W warnings battery pack safety 3-2 computer misuse 1-9 electrical safety 2-5 1-2 Reference Guide
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Reference Guide
Mobile Expansion Unit
Part Number: 225837-001
April 2001
This guide provides information on installing and operating the
Mobile Expansion Unit with your computer as well as tips on
solving common problems.