System information

Getting Started 1-3
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Karen Williams Saved by: Karen Williams Saved date: 04/08/99 8:59 PM
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Identifying Hardware Components Continued
Component Function
Weight savers (2) ■ Protect an empty MultiBay.
■ Can replace a MultiBay device to
reduce computer weight.
NOTE: A weight saver can be inserted or
removed while the computer is on, off,
in Hibernation, or in Suspend.*
Power cord ■ Internal adapter models: connects
computer to AC electrical outlet.
■ External adapter models: connects
AC Adapter to AC electrical outlet.
AC Adapter (external AC
Adapter models only)
Converts AC power to DC power.
Modem cable (internal
modem models only)
Connects modem to RJ-11 telephone
jack or to a country-specific adapter.
Country-specific modem
adapter (provided with
internal modem models by
region as required)
Adapts modem cable to non-RJ-11
telephone jacks.
Network cable (network
models only)
Connects computer to an Ethernet
network jack.
Video-out adapter Adapts video-out jack to S-video and
composite video devices.
Bag containing two spare
pointing stick caps
(EasyPoint IV pointing-stick
models only)
To replace a worn pointing stick cap:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Gently pull off the used rubber
pointing stick cap, then push the
replacement cap into place.
Security kit containing
■ Torx T-10 memory
security screws (2)
■ Torx T-10 screwdriver
to use with memory
security screws
The screws are tamper-resistant
replacement screws for the memory
expansion compartment cover.
■ If the computer shipped with an
empty memory expansion
compartment, the cover is secured
with a standard screw.
■ If the computer shipped with a
factory-installed memory expansion
board, the cover is secured with a
Torx T-10 memory security screw.
3-to-2-prong plug adapter
(Japan only)
Adapts the power cord to a 2-prong
electrical outlet.
*In Windows 98 the term Standby replaces the term Suspend.