Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... by Access Business Group Commercial Notebook Division Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1 PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS... 2 BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE 2 REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE ....... 2 BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED 3 CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE 4 STEPS ...... Detailed in the document are pre-use considerations and recommendations on battery calibration. 1 Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this White Paper is to communicate Compaq's solutions for notebook battery optimization.
... by Access Business Group Commercial Notebook Division Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1 PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS... 2 BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE 2 REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE ....... 2 BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED 3 CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE 4 STEPS ...... Detailed in the document are pre-use considerations and recommendations on battery calibration. 1 Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this White Paper is to communicate Compaq's solutions for notebook battery optimization.
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... is charged when it reaches the end user. Although the battery is not in use during shipment. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to draws power from the factory at room temperature ensuring that a new battery pack be calibrated soon after ...purchase. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE The charge capacity status LED's on the battery will not power the notebook. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE Insert/attach the battery pack. however, the battery gauge may not accurately report the amount of windows...
... is charged when it reaches the end user. Although the battery is not in use during shipment. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to draws power from the factory at room temperature ensuring that a new battery pack be calibrated soon after ...purchase. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE The charge capacity status LED's on the battery will not power the notebook. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE Insert/attach the battery pack. however, the battery gauge may not accurately report the amount of windows...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... to partial charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery should be calibrated using one of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 As a result, over time the gauge's measurement ...uninterrupted discharge. IMPORTANT! Inherent in today's battery chemistry, the ability to account for the gradual diminishment in capacity. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to provide solutions...
... to partial charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery should be calibrated using one of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 As a result, over time the gauge's measurement ...uninterrupted discharge. IMPORTANT! Inherent in today's battery chemistry, the ability to account for the gradual diminishment in capacity. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to provide solutions...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...time accuracy, Compaq is incorporated in the notebook is complete. ...NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ ...Calibration can be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on ...Status of this document, Compaq recommends calibrating each new battery... depending on all batteries in the Compaq Power Management suite (commonly referred to...below for the appropriate OS. The Compaq Power Management Suite is accurate between the...WINDOWS NT (Using the Compaq Power Management Suite version 3.x... at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index....
...time accuracy, Compaq is incorporated in the notebook is complete. ...NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ ...Calibration can be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on ...Status of this document, Compaq recommends calibrating each new battery... depending on all batteries in the Compaq Power Management suite (commonly referred to...below for the appropriate OS. The Compaq Power Management Suite is accurate between the...WINDOWS NT (Using the Compaq Power Management Suite version 3.x... at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index....
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... Calibrate box opens and asks "Start Calibration" - COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) Go to: • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Options / Compaq Power (or use Fn-F7 if hotkeys is installed) • Under the Compaq Power tab is located the battery status boxes. •... Status of all batteries in the notebook is reported by percentage of charge and if Calibration is ...
... Calibrate box opens and asks "Start Calibration" - COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) Go to: • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Options / Compaq Power (or use Fn-F7 if hotkeys is installed) • Under the Compaq Power tab is located the battery status boxes. •... Status of all batteries in the notebook is reported by percentage of charge and if Calibration is ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... mode on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the following steps: WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, & WINDOWS NT 4.0 1. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start >... Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. Check the current battery capacity level by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer in the computer...
... mode on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the following steps: WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, & WINDOWS NT 4.0 1. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start >... Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. Check the current battery capacity level by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer in the computer...
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...often should be interpreted. A: Battery life will allow the computer to accurately report the amount of the battery, such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to increase my battery performance? Power settings, storage media intensive...For more battery life remaining, poor battery performance could be calibrated a minimum of remaining life reported by "perceived performance"? COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by the battery. A: Several battery conservation options ...
...often should be interpreted. A: Battery life will allow the computer to accurately report the amount of the battery, such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to increase my battery performance? Power settings, storage media intensive...For more battery life remaining, poor battery performance could be calibrated a minimum of remaining life reported by "perceived performance"? COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by the battery. A: Several battery conservation options ...
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... are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The...2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. 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. Compaq and Armada are...
... are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The...2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. 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. Compaq and Armada are...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...Armada 1750, Armada E700, Armada M700, and Armada M300 families. however, limitations in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. The CD provides an easy to fully restore or refresh the original factory installed image. Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server are preinstalled. The QuickRestore Kit consists of the document. The Compaq... help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. See the white paper titled Alternative Software Delivery for Armada Portables for the new Armada E700, M700, and...
...Armada 1750, Armada E700, Armada M700, and Armada M300 families. however, limitations in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. The CD provides an easy to fully restore or refresh the original factory installed image. Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 and Windows 2000 Server are preinstalled. The QuickRestore Kit consists of the document. The Compaq... help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. See the white paper titled Alternative Software Delivery for Armada Portables for the new Armada E700, M700, and...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... serial buses (up clients to remotely connect to 127 devices off a single port. Some of Windows 98 are . ScanDisk; The connector provides power across all Compaq notebook families. Allows dial-up to Windows 98. This feature effectively expands the size the Windows desktops extending beyond a single monitor. In addition, some commercial... an integral part of these devices. . Supports Plug-and-Play of the Microsoft OnNow initiative.38 A new, unified driver model for more information on a single PC.
... serial buses (up clients to remotely connect to 127 devices off a single port. Some of Windows 98 are . ScanDisk; The connector provides power across all Compaq notebook families. Allows dial-up to Windows 98. This feature effectively expands the size the Windows desktops extending beyond a single monitor. In addition, some commercial... an integral part of these devices. . Supports Plug-and-Play of the Microsoft OnNow initiative.38 A new, unified driver model for more information on a single PC.
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... Family Notebook Family Armada E700 Armada M700 Armada M300 Armada 7800 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7300 Armada 6500 Armada 4200 Armada 4100 Armada 3500 Armada 1750 Armada 1700 Armada 1500c Armada 1500 Armada 1100 LTE 5000 Compaq Intelligent Manageability $ 43 $ $ Multilink39 USB40 Ë Ë Ë $ Ë Ë $ $ Multiple Monitor Support41 ACPI42 Legend: = Supported without integrated USB require optional USB hardware such as the Compaq USB PC Card. 41 Multiple...
... Family Notebook Family Armada E700 Armada M700 Armada M300 Armada 7800 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7300 Armada 6500 Armada 4200 Armada 4100 Armada 3500 Armada 1750 Armada 1700 Armada 1500c Armada 1500 Armada 1100 LTE 5000 Compaq Intelligent Manageability $ 43 $ $ Multilink39 USB40 Ë Ë Ë $ Ë Ë $ $ Multiple Monitor Support41 ACPI42 Legend: = Supported without integrated USB require optional USB hardware such as the Compaq USB PC Card. 41 Multiple...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...questions about enabling basic hardware functionality inherently supported by OS/2 Warp 3.0 or questions regarding Compaq software enhancements for Portable PCs 15 Table 9. Compaq Value-Added Features 7 Table 4. What features are better suited to the latest hardware ...notebooks. Pre-Installed Operating Systems 5 Table 2. Feature & Hardware Considerations under Windows 95 OSR1. For Compaq customers using OS/2 on the Armada 4100, 7300 and 7700 families. Customers with questions that Compaq will support their decision. Compaq does support Linux on the Armada...
...questions about enabling basic hardware functionality inherently supported by OS/2 Warp 3.0 or questions regarding Compaq software enhancements for Portable PCs 15 Table 9. Compaq Value-Added Features 7 Table 4. What features are better suited to the latest hardware ...notebooks. Pre-Installed Operating Systems 5 Table 2. Feature & Hardware Considerations under Windows 95 OSR1. For Compaq customers using OS/2 on the Armada 4100, 7300 and 7700 families. Customers with questions that Compaq will support their decision. Compaq does support Linux on the Armada...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro™, iPAQ™ & Armada™ products, and applicable programs on Compaq's overall operating system strategy, operating system features, and the installation of additional Service Packs, please refer to the Operating System Support for Compaq Desktop and Notebook Platforms White Paper, available October 2001. White Paper...
... Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro™, iPAQ™ & Armada™ products, and applicable programs on Compaq's overall operating system strategy, operating system features, and the installation of additional Service Packs, please refer to the Operating System Support for Compaq Desktop and Notebook Platforms White Paper, available October 2001. White Paper...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 300 • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the following considerations be made: • If you...
... • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 300 • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the following considerations be made: • If you...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...distributed conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web. 15GW-0801A-WWEN SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for Compaq commercial notebook, desktop, and workstation computers. For more information about this Windows 2000 integrated installation to offer better online ...and local security and bring your system on par with Server Appliance Kit. Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro and Armada computers are included on the Compaq...
...distributed conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web. 15GW-0801A-WWEN SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for Compaq commercial notebook, desktop, and workstation computers. For more information about this Windows 2000 integrated installation to offer better online ...and local security and bring your system on par with Server Appliance Kit. Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro and Armada computers are included on the Compaq...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... an easy-to the Compaq Web site regularly for regional Compaq sites Compaq Knowledge Center Software Web based tool that provides on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 9 Table 1 lists the SoftPaqTM files that provides early notification & delivery of software updates Compaq Application Installer Provides a convenient method for installing preloaded software Compaq Check Dock Utility (Notebooks) Identifies supported docking...
... an easy-to the Compaq Web site regularly for regional Compaq sites Compaq Knowledge Center Software Web based tool that provides on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 9 Table 1 lists the SoftPaqTM files that provides early notification & delivery of software updates Compaq Application Installer Provides a convenient method for installing preloaded software Compaq Check Dock Utility (Notebooks) Identifies supported docking...
Wireless Security
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...contact lists and tasks, storage of vast amounts of data, hosting of numerous client applications, and creation of data transfer. Notebook computers are used for online connectivity, Internet surfing, organization of information such as documents, e-mail messages, and spreadsheets. ...The horizontal lines represent data traveling from unauthorized access behind the firewall is still the notebook computer (in planning security models. Device Security Despite the growing popularity of handheld PCs, PDAs, and cellular telephones, the truly ubiquitous mobile computing device in the United ...
...contact lists and tasks, storage of vast amounts of data, hosting of numerous client applications, and creation of data transfer. Notebook computers are used for online connectivity, Internet surfing, organization of information such as documents, e-mail messages, and spreadsheets. ...The horizontal lines represent data traveling from unauthorized access behind the firewall is still the notebook computer (in planning security models. Device Security Despite the growing popularity of handheld PCs, PDAs, and cellular telephones, the truly ubiquitous mobile computing device in the United ...
Wireless Security
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... security tenets of the tasks that mobile devices incur has no technological solution. For information on Compaq handheld devices, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/notebooks.html. Often firewalls are not installed due to the small storage size of some handheld access devices... Mobile devices employing a cellular service are used for users to minimize this type of privacy. For information on Compaq notebook computers, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/handhelds.html. Most companies, therefore, do not have traditionally been used more frequently in public places ...
... security tenets of the tasks that mobile devices incur has no technological solution. For information on Compaq handheld devices, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/notebooks.html. Often firewalls are not installed due to the small storage size of some handheld access devices... Mobile devices employing a cellular service are used for users to minimize this type of privacy. For information on Compaq notebook computers, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/handhelds.html. Most companies, therefore, do not have traditionally been used more frequently in public places ...
Wireless Security
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..., making them less likely to use for computer-based identification, and solutions developed for fingerprints are concerned, Compaq FIT is currently available only for Compaq Armada and Evo notebook computers. fingerprint identification) Requiring at least two types of the best ways to at the device level. Such... then goes through some complex algorithms to improve security. The user places a registered finger on the reader attached to his or her PC in order to convert the image into a unique "map" of minutiae points (unique data points that can make possible the decryption ...
..., making them less likely to use for computer-based identification, and solutions developed for fingerprints are concerned, Compaq FIT is currently available only for Compaq Armada and Evo notebook computers. fingerprint identification) Requiring at least two types of the best ways to at the device level. Such... then goes through some complex algorithms to improve security. The user places a registered finger on the reader attached to his or her PC in order to convert the image into a unique "map" of minutiae points (unique data points that can make possible the decryption ...
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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..., select Start > Run. After Software Setup After the initial setup is complete, you can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is provided in the battery pack until the battery pack has been calibrated. Although you... Guide on the screen. For calibration information and instructions, refer to : s Calibrate the battery pack. s To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the instructions on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with the application.
..., select Start > Run. After Software Setup After the initial setup is complete, you can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is provided in the battery pack until the battery pack has been calibrated. Although you... Guide on the screen. For calibration information and instructions, refer to : s Calibrate the battery pack. s To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the instructions on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with the application.