User manual COMPAQ ARMADA E500

[. . . ] Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation. [. . . ] To operate infrared on computers running Windows NT 4. 0, you will need to purchase optional software. The infrared port produces an invisible beam of infrared light to communicate with another infrared-equipped device. To establish an infrared link: s Be sure the infrared ports on both devices are turned on and facing each other at a distance no greater than 1. 5 feet (about 0. 5 meter). Avoid moving the infrared ports away from each other during data transmission. Avoid interference from remote control units, such as wireless headphones or audio devices, pointed at the infrared ports. Avoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light close to the infrared ports. Keep the path between the infrared ports free of any objects that might interfere with data transmission. Do not point one of the ports more than 30 degrees (plus or minus 15 degrees off the center line) away from the infrared port of the device you are connecting with. s s s s s 8-4 Connecting External Devices Configuring the Infrared Port As you set up your infrared software, the following information may be helpful. s The infrared port default settings are: Port, COM3; address, 3; Interrupt Request (IRQ), 3. If you use Direct Cable Connection and the utility asks you to choose a port for the infrared connection, you can select Serial Cable on COM5 or, if the computer is running a preinstalled Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 Professional operating system, select Parallel Cable on LPT3. s Enabling the Infrared Port In Windows 95 the infrared port must be enabled each time the computer is turned on or restarted. To enable the infrared port, select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅInfrared. In Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Professional the infrared port is enabled by default each time the computer starts up. s When the infrared port is enabled, the infrared icon appears on the taskbar and Infrared Monitor Search is enabled by default. While the Infrared Monitor Search is enabled s s s You can establish an infrared link. The system can initiate Suspend (Standby). s When the Infrared Monitor Search is disabled s s s Connecting External Devices 8-5 Connecting USB Peripherals Your computer comes equipped with a port that connects Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices to the computer. Your computer can support certain USB devices without any special drivers. To connect USB devices for which the device manufacturer provided no special drivers, you will need an operating system that has USB support, such as Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 preinstalled by Compaq. Later versions of the Windows operating systems will add functionality that may allow you to attach any USB device to your computer (for example, a video camera) and allow many USB devices to be connected and working simultaneously. A USB keyboard and mouse, optionally connected through a hub, offer the same functionality as a standard keyboard and mouse connected through the keyboard/mouse connector. Future operating systems will have extended USB capabilities which will replace the USB capabilities built into the computer. Connecting to a Docking Device The computer is compatible with Armada docking stations. To connect the computer to a port replicator or docking station, refer to the instructions that came with the docking device. 8-6 Connecting External Devices chapter 9 USING PC CARDS PC Card Types This computer can support two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. Several kinds of PC Cards are supported, such as network cards, hard drive cards, memory cards, and fax/modem cards. For a current list of third-party PC Cards qualified on this computer, call your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Inserting a PC Card 1. If you are running Windows NT 4. 0 but not CardWare 5. 0 provided by Compaq, turn off the computer. [. . . ] If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. s s Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following grounding methods when installing components in the computer or expansion base. s Touch the unpainted metal surface or lug nuts on the connectors on the back of the computer or expansion base. If installation instructions direct you to unplug the computer or expansion base, unplug it after being properly grounded and before removing the cover. Touch an exterior unpainted metal surface of equipment that is connected to an electrical outlet by a grounding plug. [. . . ]