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Drives, Adding a Drive to the System, Device Connections For information about PC Cards - hard drive upgrade

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4 Drives Adding a Drive to the System Drives enable you to store and access data. A standard removable drive can be added to the system by inserting the drive into the MultiBay of an optional External MultiBay or docking station. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB connector on the tablet PC or on the docking station. Hard drive functions can also be added with a microdrive PC Card. For information about connecting a USB drive, see the "External Device Connections" chapter. For information about PC Cards, see the "Hardware Upgrades" chapter. For general information about inserting and removing drives from an External MultiBay or docking station, refer to the documentation included with the device. This chapter provides specific information about using drives in the tablet PC system. The tablet PC hard drive bay supports only a 9.5-mm system hard drive. A MultiBay in an External MultiBay or docking station supports an additional 9.5-mm optional hard drive (inserted in a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter) and the following 12.7-mm standard removable drives: ❏ CD-ROM drive ❏ CD-RW drive ❏ DVD-ROM drive ❏ DVD/CD-RW drive ❏ Diskette drive Hardware Guide 4-1

Section	Page
External Components	9
Pen Components	9
Tablet PC Components	10
Front: Lights	10
Front: Pen-Activated Buttons	11
Right Side: Power Switch and Power/Standby Light	12
Right Side: Email Launch and Windows Security Buttons	13
Right Side: Esc, Tab and Q Menu Buttons	14
Right Side: Jog Dial and Antenna	15
Lower Side	16
Left Side: Attachment Slots and Keyboard Connector	17
Left Side: Security Cable Slot, Vent and Antenna	18
Top: Connectors and Jacks	19
Top: Pen Holder and LAN Connection Lights	20
Top: Card Slots, Buttons and Tether Eyelet	21
Back: Attachment Features and Hard Drive Bay	22
Back: Battery Bay	23
Back: Memory and Mini PCI Compartment	24
Back: Labels	25
Back: Tilt Feet and Pad Feet	26
Additional Tablet PC Standard Components	27
Documentation and QuickRestore CDs	27
Cord, Cables and Pen Battery	28
Adapters and Accessories	29
Tablet PC Keyboard Components	30
Front: Lights and Pointing Device	30
Front: Keys	31
Front: Positioning and Security Features	32
Top	33
Back	34
Additional Keyboard Standard Component	35
Pen, Command Controls and Keyboards	36
Pen	36
Entering Information with the Pen	37
Identifying the Pen Tip and Pen Button	37
Holding the Pen	37
Performing Mouse Clicks with the Pen	38
Performing Other Procedures with the Pen	38
Maintaining and Protecting the Pen	39
Calibrating the Pen	39
Using the Pen Holder	40
Using the Tether Eyelets	41
Setting Pen Preferences	41
Command Controls	42
Identifying Command Controls	42
Command Controls Quick Reference	43
Using Command Controls	44
Journal Launch Button	44
Tablet PC Input Panel Launch Button	44
Rotate Button	45
Windows Security Button	45
Email Launch Button	46
Q Menu Button	47
Tab Button	47
Esc Button	48
Jog Dial	49
Setting Command Control Preferences	49
Selecting a View	50
Assigning or Changing a Preference	51
Returning All Command Controls to Default Settings	51
On-Screen Keyboard	52
Tablet PC Keyboard	53
Using the Pointing Device	54
Navigating and Selecting	54
Setting Pointing Device Preferences	55
Using the Keypad	55
Turning the Keypad On and Off	56
Switching Keypad Keys Between Standard and Keypad Functions	57
Using F11/F12	58
Battery Packs	59
Running the Tablet PC on Battery Power	59
Replacing a Battery Pack	60
Removing a Battery Pack	60
Inserting a Battery Pack	61
Securing a Battery Pack	63
Accessing the Battery Pack Security Screws	63
Inserting a Battery Pack Security Screw	64
Charging a Battery Pack	65
Charging a New Battery Pack	66
Charging an In-Use Battery Pack	66
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack	66
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information	66
Displaying Charge Information on the Screen	67
Accessing Charge Displays	67
Interpreting Charge Displays	67
Displaying Charge Information on a Battery Pack	68
Managing Low-Battery Conditions	69
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions	69
Low-Battery Condition	69
Critical Low-Battery Condition	69
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	70
When a Charged Battery Pack Is Available	70
When External Power Is Available	71
When No Power Source Is Available	71
Initiating and Resuming from Standby or Hibernation	71
Calibrating a Battery Pack	72
When to Calibrate	72
How to Calibrate	72
Charging the Battery Pack	72
Discharging the Battery Pack	73
Recharging the Battery Pack	74
Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings	75
Conserving Power as You Work	75
Selecting Power Conservation Settings	75
Storing a Battery Pack	76
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	77
Finding More Power Information	77
Drives	78
Adding a Drive to the System	78
Understanding Drive Terms	79
Terms for Types of Drives	79
Terms for Drive Media	79
Caring for Drives	80
Inserting or Removing Drive Media	80
Inserting a CD or DVD	81
Removing a CD or DVD (With Power)	82
Removing a CD or DVD (Without Power)	83
Inserting a Diskette	84
Removing a Diskette	84
Using Drive Media	85
Avoiding Standby and Hibernation	85
Displaying Media Contents	85
Setting AutoPlay Preferences	85
Displaying Media Contents Without Using AutoPlay	86
Caring for Drive Media	86
Finding More Drive Software Information	87
Audio	88
Adjusting Volume	88
Using the Volume Control Icon	88
Using the Q Menu	89
Using the Internal Speakers	90
Using the Internal Microphone	91
Connecting an Audio Device	92
Identifying Audio Jacks	92
Using the Audio-Out Jack	93
Using the Headset Jack	93
Using the Microphone Jack	93
Finding Audio and Video Software Information	94
Internal Modem	95
Connecting the Modem	96
Selecting Connectors	96
Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack	97
Connecting the Modem with an Adapter	98
Setting Country Preferences	99
Displaying the Current Country Configuration	99
Adding a Country Configuration	99
Solving Travel Connection Problems	100
Check the Line	100
Check the Dialing Mode	100
Check the Telephone Number	101
Check the Dial Tone	101
Accessing Communication Software	102
Finding AT Command Information	102
Network Connections	103
Connecting the Network Cable	104
Turning a Network Connection Off and On	105
Using the LAN Connection Lights	105
Accessing the Network at Startup	106
Enabling a NIC for Startup	106
Responding to a Network Service Boot Prompt	107
Finding Wireless LAN Information	107
External Device Connections	108
Standard Device	108
USB Device	109
Tablet PC Keyboard	110
Attaching the Tablet PC to the Keyboard	110
Adjusting the Tablet PC and Keyboard	112
Closing the Tablet PC and Keyboard	113
Transporting the Tablet PC and Keyboard	114
Detaching the Tablet PC from the Keyboard	115
Cable Lock	117
Hardware Upgrades	118
Obtaining Upgrades	118
Using a PC Card	118
Selecting a PC Card	118
Configuring a PC Card	119
Inserting a PC Card	119
Stopping and Removing a PC Card	120
Using a CompactFlash Card	121
Selecting a CompactFlash Card	121
Configuring a CompactFlash Card	121
Inserting a CompactFlash Card	122
Stopping and Removing a CompactFlash Card	123
Increasing Memory	124
Displaying Memory Information	124
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module	125
Finding Mini PCI Information	129
Maintenance, Shipping and Travel	130
Maintaining Software	130
Protecting Hardware	131
Using Portfolios	131
Attaching a Portfolio	132
Detaching a Portfolio	133
Cleaning Hardware	134
Cleaning the Screen	134
Cleaning a Tablet PC Keyboard	135
Replacing Hardware	136
Replacing a Pen Battery	136
Replacing the System Hard Drive	137
Replacing a Pointing Stick Cap	141
Preparing the Tablet PC for Shipping or Travel	142
Traveling with the Tablet PC	142
Checklist for Travelers	142
Contacting Compaq	144
Getting Help from the Internet	144
Getting Help Without Using the Internet	145
Specifications	146
Tablet PC and Tablet PC Keyboard Dimensions	146
Tablet PC Operating Environment	146
Tablet PC Rated Input Power	147
Modem Specifications	147
Finding More Environmental Information	148