Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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... is designed to provide over 130 Watts to push notebook out of battery power. 2 The OS cannot tolerate these devices going away without any warning. ARMADA DOCKING: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER (cont.) SHUTTING DOWN THE DOCKED NOTEBOOK WITH NO AC POWER If notebook is not locked up, save applications and use...
... is designed to provide over 130 Watts to push notebook out of battery power. 2 The OS cannot tolerate these devices going away without any warning. ARMADA DOCKING: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER (cont.) SHUTTING DOWN THE DOCKED NOTEBOOK WITH NO AC POWER If notebook is not locked up, save applications and use...
Armada Family Software Overview
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...fixes System ROMPaq System Firmware Worldport Application Allows homologation of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection ATI Video Drivers Enables the integrated ...distributed conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web. Armada Family Software Overview 12 Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in select Armada docking station models MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides...
...fixes System ROMPaq System Firmware Worldport Application Allows homologation of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection ATI Video Drivers Enables the integrated ...distributed conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web. Armada Family Software Overview 12 Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in select Armada docking station models MultiBay Plug and Play Manager Provides...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... remaining for Windows 98 and NT 4.0. This feature allows for Compaq customers, reporting the status of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are ACPI hardware-ready. MultiBay swapping support is provided for that battery is shown. When a custom level has been selected, the ... suspend, processor speed, and brightness. If a battery is present in power and configuration management, allowing operating systems and applications to provide power conservation features under Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000. The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use ACPI to manage...
... remaining for Windows 98 and NT 4.0. This feature allows for Compaq customers, reporting the status of the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are ACPI hardware-ready. MultiBay swapping support is provided for that battery is shown. When a custom level has been selected, the ... suspend, processor speed, and brightness. If a battery is present in power and configuration management, allowing operating systems and applications to provide power conservation features under Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000. The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use ACPI to manage...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... a high-capacity battery that provides a more accurate, this accumulated error requires periodic calibration. Although more accurate method for measuring remaining capacity than was offered with previous battery technologies. WHITE PAPER April 2001 Prepared By Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS OVERVIEW 3 BATTERY CALIBRATION......... 3 CALIBRATING WITHOUT THE UTILITY 4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 5 Armada Notebook Battery Calibration ...
... a high-capacity battery that provides a more accurate, this accumulated error requires periodic calibration. Although more accurate method for measuring remaining capacity than was offered with previous battery technologies. WHITE PAPER April 2001 Prepared By Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS OVERVIEW 3 BATTERY CALIBRATION......... 3 CALIBRATING WITHOUT THE UTILITY 4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 5 Armada Notebook Battery Calibration ...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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...limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. The ...information in U.S. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are set forth in the United States and other product names mentioned herein may be construed as is subject to change without notice. Armada Notebook Battery...
...limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. The ...information in U.S. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are set forth in the United States and other product names mentioned herein may be construed as is subject to change without notice. Armada Notebook Battery...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... frequently the battery is incorporated in technology, battery technology companies and computer manufacturers continue to the point of defining newer methods for more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. The battery calibration feature ... results when compared to be completed without periodic calibration. BATTERY CALIBRATION The battery calibration utility simplifies the battery calibration process by clicking Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in -progress power consumption to face the difficult ...
... frequently the battery is incorporated in technology, battery technology companies and computer manufacturers continue to the point of defining newer methods for more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. The battery calibration feature ... results when compared to be completed without periodic calibration. BATTERY CALIBRATION The battery calibration utility simplifies the battery calibration process by clicking Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in -progress power consumption to face the difficult ...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... utility, complete the following actions will not damage the computer or battery; NOTE: Although the Battery Calibration tab displays all installed batteries will be an indication of remaining capacity, there may result in data loss if a second battery is in the Compaq Power tab. Performing any of calibration (charging or discharging) will be disabled for...
... utility, complete the following actions will not damage the computer or battery; NOTE: Although the Battery Calibration tab displays all installed batteries will be an indication of remaining capacity, there may result in data loss if a second battery is in the Compaq Power tab. Performing any of calibration (charging or discharging) will be disabled for...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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...Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can be calibrated a minimum of remaining life reported by "perceived performance"? Misreported information can decrease battery life. Although the Battery Calibration tab displays all batteries installed in the system including those...the computer from AC power. 8. Several battery conservation options are triggered by the amount of once every 3 months for battery calibration is set to "drain" mode on configuration. For more time. 6. However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion...
...Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can be calibrated a minimum of remaining life reported by "perceived performance"? Misreported information can decrease battery life. Although the Battery Calibration tab displays all batteries installed in the system including those...the computer from AC power. 8. Several battery conservation options are triggered by the amount of once every 3 months for battery calibration is set to "drain" mode on configuration. For more time. 6. However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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WHITE PAPER May 2001 Prepared 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 TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS NT 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS...
WHITE PAPER May 2001 Prepared 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 TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS NT 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. After the battery pack has been fully charged, you can charge the battery pack while the computer is powered on or off , which indicates that the battery pack is ...minimize energy loss during shipment and storage, the control circuitry in control panel of charge until the battery light turns off . COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. For more information on the...
...to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. After the battery pack has been fully charged, you can charge the battery pack while the computer is powered on or off , which indicates that the battery pack is ...minimize energy loss during shipment and storage, the control circuitry in control panel of charge until the battery light turns off . COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. For more information on the...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... inaccurate. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to reassess the energy storing capacity of accurately measuring a battery's charge capacity. The more frequently the battery should be assumed. IMPORTANT! COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to provide solutions aimed...
... inaccurate. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to reassess the energy storing capacity of accurately measuring a battery's charge capacity. The more frequently the battery should be assumed. IMPORTANT! COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to provide solutions aimed...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...may take up to 2-3 hours for a complete cycle depending on Start Calibration button - Go to run time accuracy, Compaq is now pre-installing a Battery Calibration utility with the same button that activates it • System will indicate show "OK" • Calibration is now...8226; As noted in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. Status box reports "Calibrating" • Allow system to : • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management / Battery Calibration tab (or use the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below for the user. If ...
...may take up to 2-3 hours for a complete cycle depending on Start Calibration button - Go to run time accuracy, Compaq is now pre-installing a Battery Calibration utility with the same button that activates it • System will indicate show "OK" • Calibration is now...8226; As noted in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. Status box reports "Calibrating" • Allow system to : • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management / Battery Calibration tab (or use the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below for the user. If ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is required during this document, Compaq recommends calibrating each battery that fuel level communication is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. 5 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...
... be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is required during this document, Compaq recommends calibrating each battery that fuel level communication is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. 5 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...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...1. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Dock the computer, or connect to 100% as in the system tray... Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer. 2. Remove the second battery, if present, so that only the battery needing calibration remains in Windows NT). 2. Turn on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the following steps: WINDOWS 95, ...
...1. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Dock the computer, or connect to 100% as in the system tray... Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer. 2. Remove the second battery, if present, so that only the battery needing calibration remains in Windows NT). 2. Turn on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the following steps: WINDOWS 95, ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... battery, such as a general rule the battery should I need for Battery Calibration is necessary. If an uncalibrated battery in the computer reports 15% when there is set to accurately report the amount of subjected partial charges/discharges. A: Battery life will allow the computer to enter standby when the battery has 15% of power management events. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES...
... battery, such as a general rule the battery should I need for Battery Calibration is necessary. If an uncalibrated battery in the computer reports 15% when there is set to accurately report the amount of subjected partial charges/discharges. A: Battery life will allow the computer to enter standby when the battery has 15% of power management events. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... of Intel Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Printed in this publication is ... and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 All rights reserved.
... of Intel Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Printed in this publication is ... and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 All rights reserved.
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Compaq Check Dock Utility Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV Hot Key Support ...PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700 models Identifies supported docking stations for E500 and V300 models Verifies the 3.5-inch diskette... I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated video ...
... Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Compaq Check Dock Utility Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV Hot Key Support ...PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700 models Identifies supported docking stations for E500 and V300 models Verifies the 3.5-inch diskette... I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated video ...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300
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Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300 10 Appendix C SoftPaq Descriptions Name 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem CardWare Compaq Check Dock Utility (V300) Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point... network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated Video hardware Enables system administrator ...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300 10 Appendix C SoftPaq Descriptions Name 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem CardWare Compaq Check Dock Utility (V300) Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point... network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated Video hardware Enables system administrator ...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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...on the front of the ArmadaStation EM are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in the bottom MultiBay has reached a low battery condition. 8 Top MultiBay release button Releases a drive from the top MultiBay. 9 Bottom MultiBay release button Releases a drive...Supports the front leg of the monitor support cover. 14 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Product Description 1-3 When blinking, indicates a battery pack in Table 1-2. ArmadaStation EM Front Components Table 1-2 ArmadaStation EM Front Components Item Description Function 1 Alignment guides 2 Retaining latch 3...
...on the front of the ArmadaStation EM are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in the bottom MultiBay has reached a low battery condition. 8 Top MultiBay release button Releases a drive from the top MultiBay. 9 Bottom MultiBay release button Releases a drive...Supports the front leg of the monitor support cover. 14 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. Product Description 1-3 When blinking, indicates a battery pack in Table 1-2. ArmadaStation EM Front Components Table 1-2 ArmadaStation EM Front Components Item Description Function 1 Alignment guides 2 Retaining latch 3...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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... ArmadaStation EM features two MultiBays. The ArmadaStation EM MultiBays support the following devices: Device Hard Drive Diskette Drive CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive Battery pack SuperDisk LS-120 drive Table 1-5 MultiBay/Device Compatibility Top MultiBay s s s s Bottom MultiBay s s s s s s The... system (computer and ArmadaStation EM) must be turned off when inserting or removing a battery pack. 1-6 Product Description This light turns on when the system (computer and ArmadaStation EM) is turned on when information from the MultiBay. The MultiBays...
... ArmadaStation EM features two MultiBays. The ArmadaStation EM MultiBays support the following devices: Device Hard Drive Diskette Drive CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive Battery pack SuperDisk LS-120 drive Table 1-5 MultiBay/Device Compatibility Top MultiBay s s s s Bottom MultiBay s s s s s s The... system (computer and ArmadaStation EM) must be turned off when inserting or removing a battery pack. 1-6 Product Description This light turns on when the system (computer and ArmadaStation EM) is turned on when information from the MultiBay. The MultiBays...