Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... document are pre-use considerations and recommendations on battery calibration. 1 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...
... document are pre-use considerations and recommendations on battery calibration. 1 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...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. NOTE: You can operate the computer; It is, therefore, recommended that the battery pack is fully charged. After the battery pack has been fully charged, you can charge the battery... control panel of charge until the battery light turns off . Ship mode allows for a defective battery. If A/C power is charged when it reaches the end user. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. The...
...Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. NOTE: You can operate the computer; It is, therefore, recommended that the battery pack is fully charged. After the battery pack has been fully charged, you can charge the battery... control panel of charge until the battery light turns off . Ship mode allows for a defective battery. If A/C power is charged when it reaches the end user. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. The...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... be followed by a full uninterrupted discharge. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 Inherent in today's battery chemistry, the ability to account for the...
... be followed by a full uninterrupted discharge. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 Inherent in today's battery chemistry, the ability to account for the...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...the Pre-Use Considerations section of all batteries in the notebook is incorporated in the Compaq Power Management suite (commonly referred to : • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management / Battery Calibration tab (or use the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below ...is installed) • Under the Battery Calibration tab is located the battery status box • Status of this process • Calibration can be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on all Armada notebooks. The battery Calibration utility is reported as PowerCon32...
...the Pre-Use Considerations section of all batteries in the notebook is incorporated in the Compaq Power Management suite (commonly referred to : • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management / Battery Calibration tab (or use the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below ...is installed) • Under the Battery Calibration tab is located the battery status box • Status of this process • Calibration can be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on all Armada notebooks. The battery Calibration utility is reported as PowerCon32...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... • 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 required, a... Calibrate button is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. 5 The ...
... • 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 required, a... Calibrate button is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. 5 The ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... use the computer, but the recharging process will require more time. Check the current battery capacity level by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. You have...to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by positioning the cursor over the battery icon in Step 5. 7. Allow the computer to charge again to 100% as in the system tray. 5. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. WINDOWS...
... use the computer, but the recharging process will require more time. Check the current battery capacity level by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. You have...to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by positioning the cursor over the battery icon in Step 5. 7. Allow the computer to charge again to 100% as in the system tray. 5. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. WINDOWS...
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... there any other factors can engage these power management states before it is set to increase my battery performance? COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by the battery. A: The need for optimal reporting accuracy Q: I am only getting one hour of life remaining. Proper calibration would prevent premature...
... there any other factors can engage these power management states before it is set to increase my battery performance? COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by the battery. A: The need for optimal reporting accuracy Q: I am only getting one hour of life remaining. Proper calibration would prevent premature...
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...NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and other names of Intel products are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Compaq and Armada are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq...MMX and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office....
...NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and other names of Intel products are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Compaq and Armada are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq...MMX and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office....
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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... on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer 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 administrators to ... which sets basic configuration allowing the system to the Compaq Web site regularly for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Refer to boot 15KR-0901A-WWEN Table 5. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and...
... on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer 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 administrators to ... which sets basic configuration allowing the system to the Compaq Web site regularly for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Refer to boot 15KR-0901A-WWEN Table 5. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and...
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... Conservation features listed on or off, set hibernation timeouts, and select the logical partition where the hibernation file will reside. Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 ! Compaq ! Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 14 Battery Conservation Settings Page ! After a custom level has been selected, the user can modify such custom timeouts as suspend, processor speed, and brightness...
... Conservation features listed on or off, set hibernation timeouts, and select the logical partition where the hibernation file will reside. Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 ! Compaq ! Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 14 Battery Conservation Settings Page ! After a custom level has been selected, the user can modify such custom timeouts as suspend, processor speed, and brightness...
Compaq Evo Notebook N150 Series
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b Hardware Guide Compaq Evo Notebook N150 Series Part Number: 233050-001 May 2001 This guide provides comprehensive information on setting up the computer hardware and software, identifying computer components, using the battery pack, connecting external devices, and adding upgrades and accessories.
b Hardware Guide Compaq Evo Notebook N150 Series Part Number: 233050-001 May 2001 This guide provides comprehensive information on setting up the computer hardware and software, identifying computer components, using the battery pack, connecting external devices, and adding upgrades and accessories.
Compaq Evo Notebook N150 Series
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Contents 4 Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs 4-1 Using a New Battery Pack 4-2 Replacing the Primary Battery Pack 4-2 Installing or Removing the Optional Media Bay Battery Pack 4-4 Using the Battery Quick Charge Check 4-6 Calibrating the Battery 4-6 Storing a Battery Pack 4-8 Recycling a Used Battery Pack 4-8 5 Drives Caring for Drives 5-1 Removing and Inserting the Hard Drive 5-2 Inserting or Removing a Media Bay Drive 5-3 Connecting the Optional External...
Contents 4 Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs 4-1 Using a New Battery Pack 4-2 Replacing the Primary Battery Pack 4-2 Installing or Removing the Optional Media Bay Battery Pack 4-4 Using the Battery Quick Charge Check 4-6 Calibrating the Battery 4-6 Storing a Battery Pack 4-8 Recycling a Used Battery Pack 4-8 5 Drives Caring for Drives 5-1 Removing and Inserting the Hard Drive 5-2 Inserting or Removing a Media Bay Drive 5-3 Connecting the Optional External...
Compaq Evo Notebook N150 Series
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... a PC Card 8-6 Inserting a PC Card 8-7 Removing a PC Card 8-8 Conserving Energy 8-8 Installing Additional Device Drivers 8-9 Adding Wireless Devices 8-9 Media Bay Devices 8-10 External Diskette Drive 8-10 Battery Packs 8-10 Upgrading the Hard Drive 8-10 9 Specifications Regulatory Agency Series Numbers 9-1 Computer Dimensions 9-2 Operating Environment 9-2 Rated Input Power 9-3 Port and COM Port Settings 9-3 Communications...
... a PC Card 8-6 Inserting a PC Card 8-7 Removing a PC Card 8-8 Conserving Energy 8-8 Installing Additional Device Drivers 8-9 Adding Wireless Devices 8-9 Media Bay Devices 8-10 External Diskette Drive 8-10 Battery Packs 8-10 Upgrading the Hard Drive 8-10 9 Specifications Regulatory Agency Series Numbers 9-1 Computer Dimensions 9-2 Operating Environment 9-2 Rated Input Power 9-3 Port and COM Port Settings 9-3 Communications...
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... of the compartment. Turn the computer bottom side up and place it before installing the battery pack. 3. Press down the battery pack until the release latch 2 clicks. c. a. Locate the battery pack in the shipping box. Insert the battery at a 45-degree angle into the battery compartment. Hardware and Software Setup 2. If tape is covering the...
... of the compartment. Turn the computer bottom side up and place it before installing the battery pack. 3. Press down the battery pack until the release latch 2 clicks. c. a. Locate the battery pack in the shipping box. Insert the battery at a 45-degree angle into the battery compartment. Hardware and Software Setup 2. If tape is covering the...
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Hardware and Software Setup 7. The battery light: ❏ Remains on while the battery pack is charging. ❏ Turns off when the battery pack is turned on: s The power/standby light 2 turns on . Turn on the computer When power is fully charged. s You are prompted to charge and the battery light 3 turns on . Hardware Guide 1-5 Turning on the computer by pressing the power button 1. s The battery pack in the battery compartment begins to begin software setup.
Hardware and Software Setup 7. The battery light: ❏ Remains on while the battery pack is charging. ❏ Turns off when the battery pack is turned on: s The power/standby light 2 turns on . Turn on the computer When power is fully charged. s You are prompted to charge and the battery light 3 turns on . Hardware Guide 1-5 Turning on the computer by pressing the power button 1. s The battery pack in the battery compartment begins to begin software setup.
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... and space requirements of charge in the battery pack until the battery pack has been calibrated. For calibration information and instructions, refer to the "Battery Packs" chapter in the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with the application.... Hardware and Software Setup Installing Optional Applications You can use a new battery pack that has been fully charged to run the computer, the computer cannot accurately report the amount of preloaded Compaq utilities...
... and space requirements of charge in the battery pack until the battery pack has been calibrated. For calibration information and instructions, refer to the "Battery Packs" chapter in the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with the application.... Hardware and Software Setup Installing Optional Applications You can use a new battery pack that has been fully charged to run the computer, the computer cannot accurately report the amount of preloaded Compaq utilities...
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... is turned on. The power light also blinks if a battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Blinking: A battery pack that is in jack 3 Power light 4 Battery light 5 Hard drive Function Connects stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. Removable primary hard drive. A Look at the Computer Front... deck. On: Power is charging. Two screws secure the drive to the computer. 2-2 Hardware Guide Blinking: Computer is the only available power source reaches a low-battery condition.
... is turned on. The power light also blinks if a battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Blinking: A battery pack that is in jack 3 Power light 4 Battery light 5 Hard drive Function Connects stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio. Removable primary hard drive. A Look at the Computer Front... deck. On: Power is charging. Two screws secure the drive to the computer. 2-2 Hardware Guide Blinking: Computer is the only available power source reaches a low-battery condition.
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On: A battery is turned on . On: Power is charging. Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. 2-6 Hardware Guide The power light also blinks if a battery pack that is the only available power source reaches a low-battery condition. Blinking: Computer is on . A Look at the Computer Top Component Lights Component 5 Scroll lock light 6 Power light 7 Battery charge light Function On: Scroll is in Standby.
On: A battery is turned on . On: Power is charging. Blinking: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. 2-6 Hardware Guide The power light also blinks if a battery pack that is the only available power source reaches a low-battery condition. Blinking: Computer is on . A Look at the Computer Top Component Lights Component 5 Scroll lock light 6 Power light 7 Battery charge light Function On: Scroll is in Standby.
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Right Side Component A Look at the Computer Right Side Component Component Media Bay Function Accepts a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, diskette drive, or second battery pack. Hardware Guide 2-7
Right Side Component A Look at the Computer Right Side Component Component Media Bay Function Accepts a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, diskette drive, or second battery pack. Hardware Guide 2-7
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... 2-13 A Look at the Computer Bottom Components (Continued) Component 5 Memory expansion compartment cover 6 Hard drive 7 Battery security latch 8 Battery release latch 9 Battery compartment - Supports a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, diskette drive or second battery pack. Holds the primary battery pack. Media Bay Function Covers the memory expansion compartment that contains a memory expansion slot for one...
... 2-13 A Look at the Computer Bottom Components (Continued) Component 5 Memory expansion compartment cover 6 Hard drive 7 Battery security latch 8 Battery release latch 9 Battery compartment - Supports a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, diskette drive or second battery pack. Holds the primary battery pack. Media Bay Function Covers the memory expansion compartment that contains a memory expansion slot for one...