Compaq iPAQ manual

Quick Setup & User s Guide Compaq iP AQ Desktop P ersonal C omputer 221340-001[...]

NOTICE © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Except for use in connection with the accompanying Compaq product, no part of this guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. COMP A Q, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in U.S. P atent and Trademark Off ice. iP A Q is a trademar[...]

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Quick Setup & User’s Guide Contents Contents Quick Setup Step 1: Unpack the Compaq iPAQ Desktop Personal Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Step 2: Identify Rear Panel Components and Confirm Voltage Setting . . . . . . . . . 2 USB Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Leg[...]

Contents Contents Quick Setup & User’s Guide Uninstalling the iPAQ Desktop Security Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Removing and Replacing the Side Access Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Adding System Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3[...]

Contents Quick Setup & User’s Guide Contents Entering a DriveLock Password on a MultiBay Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Changing a DriveLock Password on a MultiBay Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 National Keyboard Delimiter Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Clearing Passwords . . . . . . . . [...]

Quick Setup & User’s Guide 1 Quick Setup Step 1: Unpack the Compaq iP AQ Desktop Personal Computer Å WARNING: Misuse of your P ersonal Computer or failure to establish a safe and comfortable workstation may result in discomfort or serious injur y . Refer to your Safety & Comfort Guide for more information on choosing a workspace and crea[...]

Quick Setup Quick Setup & User’s Guide 2 Step 2: Identify Rear P anel Components and Confirm Voltage Setting iP AQ Desktop Personal Computer with Legacy Module Installed iP AQ Legacy-Free Desktop P ersonal Computer 1 Monitor Connector 8 Dedicated, Full-Speed USB Connector 2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors 9 Legacy Module 3 Ethernet RJ-4[...]

Quick Setup 3 Quick Setup & User’s Guide USB Connectors The iP AQ Desktop Personal Computer features two internal USB controllers, each providing data transfer rates up to 12 megabits per second (Mbps). One of these controllers is dedicated exclusively to a new , full-speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector (shown on the previous page). Th[...]

Quick Setup Quick Setup & User’s Guide 4 Step 3: Connect External Devices Connect the monitor , mouse, and keyboard cables. If you use a network, connect the network cable to the Ethernet RJ-45 Connector . For easy setup, Compaq has color-coded the cables and rear panel connectors. Å WARNING: T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or[...]

Quick Setup 5 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Step 4: Connect the P ower Cords Connect the power cords as shown below . Å WARNING: T o reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: ■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) [...]

Quick Setup Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6 Step 5: Identify the Front P anel Components 1 Dual-State Power Button 2 Power -On Light 3 System Activity Light 4 Microphone Connector 5 Headphone Connector 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors 7 MultiBay Eject Button 8 MultiBay QuickSetup_UsersGuide.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 30, 2001 9:36 AM[...]

Quick Setup 7 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Step 6: T urn On the Personal Computer and Install the Operating System Press the power button to turn on the personal computer . Refer to “ Ste p 2 : Identify Rear Panel Components and Confirm V oltage Setting ” on page 2 for the location of the power button. The first time you turn on the Persona[...]

Quick Setup Quick Setup & User’s Guide 8 Ä CAUTION: T o prevent loss of data, before using the Compaq Restore CD, be sure to back up any data files and software applica tion files created or installed after unbundling the factory-installed software. The Restore CD will erase all files from the hard drive before restoring the original operati[...]

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Quick Setup & User’s Guide 1-1 chapter 1 W orking with the Compaq Easy Access Keyboard In addition to the standard keyboard keys, the Compaq Easy Access Keyboard offers eight Easy Access Buttons that make accessing your favorite W eb sites, services, and applications easier and faster . Easy Access Keyboard Programming the Easy Access Buttons[...]

Working with the Compaq Easy Access Keyboard 1-2 Quick Setup & User’s Guide T o reprogram your Easy Access Buttons, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Easy Access Button icon located in the status area (lower right corner) of the W indows taskbar . The Easy Access Button dialog is displayed. 2. On the dialog, click the icon representi[...]

Quick Setup & User’s Guide 2-1 chapter 2 W orking with the MultiBay The MultiBay is located on the left side of the iP AQ Desktop Personal Computer . It is a special drive bay that supports a variety of optional 12.7-mm removable drives, including: ■ MultiBay 24X Max CD-ROM Drive ■ MultiBay 8X DVD-ROM Drive with Software MPEG-2 ■ MultiB[...]

Working with the MultiBay 2-2 Quick Setup & User’s Guide “Hot-Plugging” or “Hot-Swapping” MultiBay Drives Ä CAUTION: T o prevent damage to the Personal Computer , the drive, and any da ta stored on the drive: ■ If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the Personal Computer . Never remove a hard drive while the Perso[...]

Working with the MultiBay Quick Setup & User’s Guide 2-3 P artitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard Drive 1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off the Personal Computer . 2. Insert the hard drive into the MultiBay as shown in the following section. 3. T urn on the Personal Computer . Follow di[...]

Working with the MultiBay 2-4 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 (Disk Administrator) 1. Run Disk Administrator . ❏ Under W indows 2000, right-click the My Computer icon, then click Manage > Disk Management. ❏ Under W indows NT , click Start > Programs > Administrative T ools > Disk Administrator . 2. S[...]

Working with the MultiBay Quick Setup & User’s Guide 2-5 3. W ith the top of the drive facing left and the drive connector facing the Personal Computer , slide the drive into the MultiBay and push firmly to ensure that the electrical connector is properly seated. Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay If the device does not start, ensure that th[...]

Working with the MultiBay 2-6 Quick Setup & User’s Guide 3. Firmly press and hold the eject button 1 to eject the drive from the MultiBay . Removing a Drive from the MultiBay ✎ If the Personal Computer did not ship with a drive in the MultiBay , there will be a drive blank in the MultiBay . F ollo w the above procedure to remove it before i[...]

Quick Setup & User’s Guide 3-1 chapter 3 Adding System Memor y and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive General Precautions Before adding system memory or upgrading the hard drive be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions, cautions, and warnings in this guide. Å WARNING: T o reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical [...]

Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive 3-2 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Using the T orx screwdriver 4 (provided), remove the tamper-proof T orx screw 3 and pull the security bar 1 away from the personal computer . Uninstalling the iP AQ Desktop Security Bar Removing and Replacing the Side Access P anels T o access system mem[...]

Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive Quick Setup & User’s Guide 3-3 3. Press down on the ribbed middle section at the top of the access panel 1 , then pivot and lift the access panel from the Personal Computer . 4. T o replace the access panel, ensure that it is aligned on the two tabs on the base of the Compaq iP AQ 2 ,[...]

Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive 3-4 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Adding System Memor y The memory sockets on the personal computer can be populated with industry-standard DIMMs. These memory module slots are populated with at least one preinstalled memory module. T o achieve the maximum memory support, you may be requ[...]

Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive Quick Setup & User’s Guide 3-5 Accessing the DIMM Slots Å WARNING: T o reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allo w the internal system components to cool before touching. 3. T o remove a module, press out on both latches of the DIMM socket at the same time. This rele[...]

Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive 3-6 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Adding or Removing Memory Modules 5. T o install a memory module, press out on both latches of the DIMM socket at the same time 1 . Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket 2 . Firmly push the module straight into the socket, ensur[...]

Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive Quick Setup & User’s Guide 3-7 ✎ If only one memor y module is used in the system, it must be installed in the same socket that held the preinstalled memory module. 6. Replace the right access panel. ✎ When the Personal Computer starts up, it will recognize the system memory upgra[...]

Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive 3-8 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Upgrading the Primar y Hard Drive The primary hard drive is a 3.5-inch hard drive located on the left side of the Personal Computer , under the MultiBay . 1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, turn off the Personal C[...]

Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive Quick Setup & User’s Guide 3-9 6. Disconnect the power cable 4 from the hard drive by pulling up on the connector . ✎ When removing the signal cable, pull on the tab instead of the cable itself. This will help prevent cable damage. QuickSetup_UsersGuide.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 30[...]

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Quick Setup & User’s Guide 4-1 chapter 4 Accessing the Internet & Using Network Communications Accessing the Internet Using the Optional USB Modem If you do not have a network connection to the Internet, you will need an Internet service provider and an external USB modem, available from Compaq. Refer to the documentation included with th[...]

Accessing the Internet & Using Network Communications 4-2 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Using Network Communications The personal computer comes with an integrated network interface controller (NIC) and network device drivers. NIC-Based Alerts NIC-based alert support allows a system administrator to remotely monitor personal computers and Pe[...]

Accessing the Internet & Using Network Communications Quick Setup & User’s Guide 4-3 If Remote W akeup is enabled, the link/activity light will remain functional even when power to the Personal Computer is turned of f. Disabling the Autosensing Capabilities Autosensing NICs automatically determine the maximum network operating speed of th[...]

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Quick Setup & User’s Guide 5-1 chapter 5 Using the Legacy Module The optional Legacy Module (standard on select models) provides connectors for serial and parallel devices, PS/2 mouse, and PS/2 keyboard. ✎ Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 will not run properl y if the Legacy Module is not installed or has been removed from the iP AQ [...]

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Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-1 chapter 6 Desktop Management COMP AQ pioneered desktop manageability in 1995 with the introduction of the industry's first fully manageable desktop personal computers. Since then, Compaq has led an industry-wide effort to develop the standards and infrastructure required to effectively deploy , configure, a[...]

Desktop Management 6-2 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Initial Configuration and Deployment Compaq personal computers come with a preinstalled system software image. After a very brief software “ unbundling ” process, the personal computer is ready to be used. ■ Installing additional software applications after unbundling the preinstalled so[...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-3 Altiris eXpress Altiris eXpress allows the system administrator to create and quickly deploy a customized, corporate-standard software image across one or more networked client PCs with an interface as simple to use as W indows Explorer . Altiris eXpress supports Intel's W ired for Manage[...]

Desktop Management 6-4 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Asset T racking and Security Compaq AssetControl features incorporated into the Personal Computer provide key asset tracking data that can be managed using Compaq Insight Manager products and Management Solutions Partners products. Seamless, automatic integration between AssetControl features [...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-5 Security Features Overview Feature Purpose How It Is Established Removable Media Boot Control Prevents booting from the removable media drives. From the Compaq Computer Setup Utilities menu. For more information about Computer Setup, see the T roubleshooting Guide . Serial, Parallel, or USB In[...]

Desktop Management 6-6 Quick Setup & User’s Guide P assword Security This Personal Computer supports several password security features-a setup password, a power-on password, and a password to lock a MultiBay hard drive. The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the Personal Computer by requiring entry of a password to access applica[...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-7 A network-wide setup password can be established to enable the system administrator to log in to all network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password, even if one has been established. The DriveLock feature prevents unauthorized access to data stored on Multi[...]

Desktop Management 6-8 Quick Setup & User’s Guide 3. Select Security , then Power-On Password and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit. Entering a P ower -On Password T o enter a power-on password, complete the following steps: 1. T urn on or restart the Personal Computer . If you are[...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-9 If you enter the password incorrectly , a broken key icon appears. T ry again. After two unsuccessful tries, the system will restart, but you will be unable to access the Computer Setup utilities. Changing a P ower -On or Setup P assword 1. T urn on or restart the Personal Computer . If you ar[...]

Desktop Management 6-10 Quick Setup & User’s Guide ✎ Refer to “National Keyboard Delimiter Characters” on page 12 for informa tion about the alternate delimiter characters. The power -on password and setup pass word may also be changed using the Security options in Computer Setup. Enabling or Disabling DriveLock on a MultiBay Hard Drive[...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-11 Entering a DriveLock P assword on a MultiBay Hard Drive When DriveLock is enabled, the DriveLock User or Master password must be entered to unlock the drive. T o enter a DriveLock password, complete the following steps: 1. T urn on or restart the Personal Computer . If you are in W indows, cl[...]

Desktop Management 6-12 Quick Setup & User’s Guide ✎ Refer to “National Keyboard Delimiter Characters” on page 12 for informa tion about the alternate delimiter characters. The power -on password and setup pass word may also be changed using the Security options in Computer Setup. The Master password can only be changed in Setup if it w[...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-13 1. Insert the posts 1 on the Security Bar into the openings 2 on the rear of the side panels. Installing the iP AQ Desktop Security Bar ✎ If the metal extension (provided with the Security Bar) is inserted into the post that goes into the right rear hole on the personal computer , the Multi[...]

Desktop Management 6-14 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Installing a Compaq Security Lock The rear panel of the personal computer features a cable lock provision that accommodates the optional Compaq Security Lock, so that the Personal Computer can be physically secured to a work area. If the Security Bar is installed, the Compaq Security Lock can[...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-15 3. Insert the lock into the cable lock provision on the rear of the computer and lock it with the key . Installing a Cable Lock Fingerprint Identification T echnolog y Eliminating the need to enter end-user passwords, Compaq Fingerprint Identification T echnology tightens network security , s[...]

Desktop Management 6-16 Quick Setup & User’s Guide F ault Notification and Recover y Fault Notification and Recovery features combine innovative hardware and software technology to prevent the loss of critical data and minimize unplanned downtime. When a fault occurs, the Personal Computer displays a Local Alert message containing a descripti[...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-17 Introducing the Drive Protection System The Compaq Drive Protection System (DPS) is a diagnostic tool built into the internal hard drive. DPS is designed to help diagnose problems that might result in unwarranted hard drive replacement. When Compaq personal computers are built, each installed[...]

Desktop Management 6-18 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Software Updating and Management Compaq provides several tools for managing and updating software on Compaq Personal Computers-Altiris eXpress, Insight Manager LC, System Software Manager , and Remote Management Setup Utilities. Using Insight Manager LC, you can also monitor a workgroup of PC[...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-19 Remote ROM Flash Y our Personal Computer comes with reprogrammable flash ROM (read only memory). By establishing a setup password in Security Management, you can protect the ROM from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. This is important to ensure the operating integrity of the Perso[...]

Desktop Management 6-20 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Remote Security Management Remote Security Management allows the system administrator to safely set or modify security features on remote Compaq personal computers, directly from the centralized network management console. Enabling the system administrator to perform these tasks remotely , on[...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-21 4. Select Remote W akeup. 5. Change the value to ON. 6. Click OK to save and apply changes, then click OK to exit the Network dialog. For more information on using Remote W akeup and Remote Shutdown, refer to the online Remote Management Administrators Guide .T h e Remote Management Administr[...]

Desktop Management 6-22 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Altiris eXpress and PC T ransplant make it easy to replicate the configuration and custom settings of one PC and copy it to one or more PCs. For more information, visit the Compaq W eb site at www .compaq.com. Dual-State P ower Button W ith Advanced Power Management (APM) enabled in W indows [...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-23 P ower Management Power Management is a feature that saves energy by shutting down certain components of the Personal Computer when they are not in use, saving energy without having to shut down the Personal Computer . T imeouts (the period of inactivity allowed before shutting down these com[...]

Desktop Management 6-24 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Compaq has made the task of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software easier . Y ou can download the software from the Compaq W orld W ide W eb site at www .compaq.com. The W eb site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images need[...]

Desktop Management Quick Setup & User’s Guide 6-25 generation power management. But Compaq doesn't stop with these baseline features. Additional capabilities have been incorporated into Intelligent Manageability to provide an extensive solution for managing networked computing environments. W ired for Management technologies include: ■[...]

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Quick Setup & User’s Guide 7-1 chapter 7 For More Information Using the Compaq iP AQ Reference Librar y CD Refer to the Compaq iP AQ Refer ence Library CD for additional product documentation. Books on the CD include: ■ Quick Setup & User ’ s Guide (this book, in PDF Format) ■ Safety & Regulatory Information (PDF Format) ■ T r[...]

For More Information 7-2 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Insert the compact disc into the CD-ROM drive. There may be a slight delay while the software checks the W indows Regional Settings. A menu of the books available on the compact disc is automatically displayed. Click the title of the book you want to read. The first time you click a link to [...]

Quick Setup & User’s Guide A-1 appendix A Specifications Compaq iP AQ Desktop Personal Computer Desktop Dimensions Height 11.8 in 30.0 cm Width 5.7 in 14.4 cm Depth 9.4 in 24.0 cm Approximate Weight 10.7 lb 4.8 kg T emperature Range (values subject to change with increasing altitude) Operating 50* to 95*F 10* to 35*C Nonoperating -22* to 140*[...]

Specifications A-2 Quick Setup & User’s Guide Rated Input Current (maximum) 2.5 A 1.25 A Power Dissipation Maximum 400 BTU/hr . 117 watts T ypical 70 BTU/hr . 50 watts Compaq iP AQ Desktop Personal Computer (Continued) QuickSetup_UsersGuide.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 30, 2001 9:36 AM[...]

Quick Setup & User’s Guide Index-i Index A access panels. See side access panels Altiris eXpress 6-3 Altiris, Inc. 6-2 Armada Notebook PC 2-1 asset tracking and security 6-4 – 6-17 AssetControl 6-4 audio connectors 2 autosensing capabilities 4-3 B backing up data files 7 building blocks and partners 6-24 – 6-25 C cable lock provision 6-6 [...]

Index Index-ii Quick Setup & User’s Guide F Fingerprint Identification Technology 6-15 formatting a MultiBay hard drive 2-3 front panel components 6 H handle 2 hard drive 3-1 MultiBay 2-1 , 2-3 partitioning and formatting 2-3 hard drive, removing and replacing internal 3-8 headphone connector 6 I installing the operating system 7 internal har[...]

Index Quick Setup & User’s Guide Index-iii Security Bar 3-1 , 6-12 Setup replication 6-21 signal cable removal 3-9 SMART hard drives 6-16 software support 6-1 USB keyboard use during setup 8 O operating system 7 ownership tag 6-6 P parallel interface control 6-5 partitioning a MultiBay hard drive 2-3 password clearing 6-12 DriveLock changing [...]

Index Index-iv Quick Setup & User’s Guide U Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3 upgrading the personal computer 3-1 USB interface control 6-5 USB. See Universal Serial Bus (USB) V voltage select switch 2 voltage setting 2 W warnings electrical shock 4, 5, 3-1 hot surfaces 3-5 misuse of computer 1 network interface controller 4 QuickSetup_UsersGuide.[...]