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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.

Summary of Contents for N400c - Evo Notebook - PIII 700 MHz

Page 1: ...e 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 ...

Page 2: ...chnical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein The information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty Reference Guide First Edition...

Page 3: ...er Connecting the Computer 2 1 Disconnecting the Computer 2 3 Docking and Undocking to a Docking Base 2 4 Turning Equipment On and Off 2 4 Connecting the AC 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 Us...

Page 4: ...iv Reference Guide 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 ...

Page 5: ...following devices Diskette drive CD drive DVD drive Zip drive Battery pack Hard drive External desktop devices such as a printer external monitor external keyboard or mouse can be attached to the rear panel of the MEU To expand your desktop capabilities you can dock the computer with the MEU to an optional Armada docking base ...

Page 6: ...nt Description 1 Computer tabs Secures the computer to the MEU 2 Expansion connector Connects the computer to the MEU 3 Microphone jack Connects a single sound channel microphone 4 Speaker headphone jack Connects stereo speakers headphone headset or television audio 5 Right acoustic port Enhances bass sound 6 Stereo speaker Produces sound for multimedia files and system warning beeps ...

Page 7: ... cable to be attached to the MEU 8 Docking release button Releases the MEU from the computer by pressing the right side button 9 MultiBays 2 Each supports a CD or DVD drive Zip drive second battery pack or second hard drive Front and Right Side Components Continued Component Description ...

Page 8: ...Connects to an optional 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 Connects a full size keyboard 7 Mouse connector Connects an external pointing device ...

Page 9: ... 1 5 8 AC power connector Connects an external AC adapter 9 Left acoustic port Enhances bass sound Stereo speaker Produces sound for multimedia files and system warning beeps Rear and Left Side Components Continued Component Function ...

Page 10: ...latch to the right 2 Right MultiBay release latch Ejects a MultiBay device by sliding the latch to the left 3 Docking restraint recess Secures the computer MEU system in place when docked to an optional Compaq docking base 4 Security selection switch Prevents the removal of the computer from the MEU while the system computer and MEU is docked in a docking base ...

Page 11: ...aq authorized reseller and loop it around a secured object Pull the lock through the cable loop and insert the cable into the slot on the MEU If the cable has a key use it to lock and unlock the cable Using the security cable slot The security cable slot cannot be used with a Kensington lock unless the security selection switch is in the locked position ...

Page 12: ...ase To engage the lock 1 Ensure that the computer and MEU are connected 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 docking base Slide the security selec...

Page 13: ...ucts Reference Library Guide CD included with the computer for the Hardware Guide which provides comprehensive information on your computer Regulatory and Safety Notices guide which provides governmental agency and safety information on the use of this product Visit the Compaq Web site at http www compaq com for product news and software updates ÅWARNING Misuse of your personal computer or failure...

Page 14: ... To connect the computer 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 ...

Page 15: ...ng 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 ...

Page 16: ...nect the computer from 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 ...

Page 17: ...ormation about docking and undocking The computer and MEU cannot be docked to a docking base if an optional high capacity external battery pack is attached to the computer Turning Equipment On and Off When the computer and MEU are connected turn the system on and off using the power button on the computer If the computer and the MEU are docked to a docking base follow the instructions in the docki...

Page 18: ...that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet Do not place anything on power cords or cables Arrange them so that no one can accidentally step on or trip over them Do not pull on a cord or cable When unplugging from the electrical outlet grasp the cord by the plug ÅWARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire...

Page 19: ...he AC adapter that ships with your computer To connect the AC adapter 1 Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on the left 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 ...

Page 20: ...me manufacturers require that you install software drivers Refer to the documentation included with the device for details Operating External Devices To ensure that devices connected to the MEU are activated refer to the following guidelines When adding a device to or removing a device from the MEU turn off power to the computer MEU and applicable devices before connecting or disconnecting When th...

Page 21: ...ity by briefly touching a grounded unpainted metal object or surface MultiBay devices can be inserted into an MEU MultiBay before connecting the computer to the MEU However MultiBay devices with writeable media such as diskette drives CD RW and Zip drives can only be inserted into or removed from a MultiBay when the computer power is turned off To install a MultiBay device slide the device into a ...

Page 22: ...re inserting or removing a MultiBay device refer to the following guidlines for your operating system Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows NT 4 0 If the system computer MEU and optional docking base is turned on with only one diskette drive or SuperDisk LS 120 drive installed in a MultiBay only one additional diskette drive or SuperDisk LS 120 drive can be inserted into the other ...

Page 23: ...e or SuperDisk LS 120 drive while the system is turned on Turn off the system before inserting or removing a Zip drive into or from a MultiBay Replacing a SuperDisk LS 120 Zip or diskette drive with an optical drive while the system is turned on results in diminished system performance A CD RW drive can be inserted into a MultiBay while the system is turned on However the system must be restarted ...

Page 24: ...kette drive while the system is turned on Using an Optical Drive To place a CD disc into an optical drive CD or DVD follow these steps 1 Press the media tray release button on the drive to open the tray 2 Gently pull the tray until it is fully extended 3 Place a CD disc on the tray label side up 4 Push the media tray back into the drive to close the tray The optical drive clicks when it is fully c...

Page 25: ...o 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 mechanism is released slowly pull the media tray out from the drive until it is fully extended then remove the CD disc ...

Page 26: ... the MEU the system audio is played through the MEU speakers If the computer and MEU are docked to a docking base that is connected to external speakers the MEU stereo speakers are bypassed and the audio is played through the external speakers Volume is adjusted by pressing the Fn F5 hot keys on the computer keyboard Volume can also be adjusted using the volume control buttons on the front of the ...

Page 27: ...reparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section you may need to call technical support To receive the fastest possible solution when you call run Compaq Diagnostics Refer to your computer documentation for information on running Compaq Diagnostics Have the following information available when you call The computer Serial number Purcha...

Page 28: ...puter is not properly connected to the MEU The computer is not properly seated on the expansion connector posts Ensure the computer is properly connected to the expansion connector tabs Disconnection Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Cause Solution The computer will not disconnect The connectors may be jammed Apply additional pressure when lifting the computer from the MEU The security selec...

Page 29: ...d Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected Ensure that all power cords are properly and securely plugged into an electrical outlet More than one optional device has the same interrupt request IRQ setting Correct the IRQ settings for optional devices that are conflicting The device may have been inserted while power was on Turn the computer Off then insert the new device Turn on e...

Page 30: ... may be dirty or scratched Load another disc The system cannot eject the optical disc Optical disc is not properly loaded in the drive Turn off the computer and insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole and press firmly Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until the tray is fully extended then remove the disc See the Ejecting a CD Manually section in Chapter 3 for detailed ins...

Page 31: ...e use agency series numbers for product identification Each approved product displays the assigned agency series number To ensure continued safe and reliable operation use the computer only with the products listed below Agency Series Numbers Product Agency Series Number Computer PP2070 Battery Pack Primary battery pack Optional external battery pack MultiBay battery pack in Mobile Expansion Unit ...

Page 32: ...dapter 386504 Modem J07M040 00 Network Interface Card NIC U98M010 and U98M008 Agency Series Numbers Continued Product Agency Series Number Mobile Expansion Unit Dimensions Height 0 8 in 20 6 mm Depth 9 25 in 235 mm Width 11 81 in 300 mm Weight 2 6 lb 1 2 kg Rated Input Voltage 100 120 220 240 VAC Rated Input Frequency 50 60 Hz Rated Input Current 2 7 A ...

Page 33: ... 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 E ejecting a CD manually 3 4 equipment turning off 2 4 turning on 2 4 expansion connector 1 2 external devices connecting 2 7 operating 2 7 external monitor connector 1 4 F front components 1 2 H headphone jack 1 2 I installing MultiBay dev...

Page 34: ...umbers B 1 right side components 1 2 S security cable slot 1 3 1 7 security selection 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 ...

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