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... if the display is off). ■ Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. ■ Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ■ Green: Battery pack is fully charged. ■ Amber: Battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. ■ Off: No AC power is applied...
... if the display is off). ■ Blinking: Notebook is in Standby. ■ Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ■ Green: Battery pack is fully charged. ■ Amber: Battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. ■ Off: No AC power is applied...
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...the first time, you set up your notebook for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. When you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive... or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. To ...
...the first time, you set up your notebook for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. When you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive... or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. To ...
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... power requirements of the notebook). Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with the section "Step 3: Connect a Phone Line." 1-8 Reference Guide While the battery pack is charging, you can continue...
... power requirements of the notebook). Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with the section "Step 3: Connect a Phone Line." 1-8 Reference Guide While the battery pack is charging, you can continue...
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...limits defined by the International Standard for extended periods. Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for several hours to fully charge the battery pack. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of... power. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ ...
...limits defined by the International Standard for extended periods. Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for several hours to fully charge the battery pack. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of... power. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ ...
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...the notebook, and the hard drive is turned off the display and other input activity occurs for a specified interval. Hibernation is initiated. Standby is initiated. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack... display. If this occurs No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to enter Standby. Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off and restart it. 3-2 Reference Guide The ...
...the notebook, and the hard drive is turned off the display and other input activity occurs for a specified interval. Hibernation is initiated. Standby is initiated. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack... display. If this occurs No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to enter Standby. Battery Packs and Power Management How the Notebook Manages Power Automatically Your notebook enters Hibernation and Standby automatically, and turns off and restart it. 3-2 Reference Guide The ...
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.... ■ Select the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. See the "Getting Started with Your Notebook" chapter in this guide. 2. Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery Power To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the side of the battery pack. 3-4 Reference Guide The Alarms and Advanced tabs...
.... ■ Select the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. See the "Getting Started with Your Notebook" chapter in this guide. 2. Battery Packs and Power Management Using Battery Power To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the side of the battery pack. 3-4 Reference Guide The Alarms and Advanced tabs...
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...The operating time for a fully charged battery pack depends on again until you restore power by using one of use. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. If you do... not restore power within a short time, the notebook goes into the notebook. After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not be able to turn ...
...The operating time for a fully charged battery pack depends on again until you restore power by using one of use. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. If you do... not restore power within a short time, the notebook goes into the notebook. After the notebook enters Hibernation in this way, you will not be able to turn ...
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... location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more before using or charging battery packs at high temperatures. If you have more...
... location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more before using or charging battery packs at high temperatures. If you have more...
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Then press the power button to turn the notebook back on. ■ To avoid lockup problems, avoid turning the notebook off and reset the notebook. Power and Battery Pack Problems If the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On Battery power is low. If the Battery Pack Does Not Charge ■ Make sure the AC adapter is fully...
Then press the power button to turn the notebook back on. ■ To avoid lockup problems, avoid turning the notebook off and reset the notebook. Power and Battery Pack Problems If the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On Battery power is low. If the Battery Pack Does Not Charge ■ Make sure the AC adapter is fully...
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...to tasks that require less power. 6-16 Reference Guide Do not use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. ■ Move the notebook away from any of the notebook). Troubleshooting ■ Make sure you are running an application that has an automatic ... at the moment. If the Time Remaining for the Battery Pack Is Not Correct The Time Remaining is an estimate, not a precise value, and is based on your notebook (or other approved adapter that you will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter.
...to tasks that require less power. 6-16 Reference Guide Do not use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. ■ Move the notebook away from any of the notebook). Troubleshooting ■ Make sure you are running an application that has an automatic ... at the moment. If the Time Remaining for the Battery Pack Is Not Correct The Time Remaining is an estimate, not a precise value, and is based on your notebook (or other approved adapter that you will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter.
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..., then select Universal Serial Bus Controller. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the pad on the side of the notebook. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of the peripheral device for the latest USB drivers. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. The ... vendor of a paper clip into the reset button on . ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Startup Problems If the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■...
..., then select Universal Serial Bus Controller. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing the pad on the side of the notebook. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of the peripheral device for the latest USB drivers. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. The ... vendor of a paper clip into the reset button on . ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Startup Problems If the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On ■ Connect the AC adapter. ■...
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... (COM1) troubleshooting 6-18 setting up the notebook connect phone line 1-9 connect power 1-8 install battery pack 1-7 power on 1-10 set up Windows 1-11 troubleshooting 6-19 settings, BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-23 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-32 Standby mode 2-2 startup, troubleshooting 6-19 status lights battery charge 1-5 hard drive 1-5 keyboard 1-2, 1-6 location 1-2 main...
... (COM1) troubleshooting 6-18 setting up the notebook connect phone line 1-9 connect power 1-8 install battery pack 1-7 power on 1-10 set up Windows 1-11 troubleshooting 6-19 settings, BIOS 6-24 setup utility 6-23 slot location cable lock 1-3 PC Card and CardBus 1-3 software, restoring 6-32 Standby mode 2-2 startup, troubleshooting 6-19 status lights battery charge 1-5 hard drive 1-5 keyboard 1-2, 1-6 location 1-2 main...
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... off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ■ Green: AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is fully charged. ■ Amber: AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is missing or has a fault. ■...
... off or in Hibernation. 2 Hard drive activity On: Notebook is accessing the hard drive. 3 Battery status ■ Green: AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is fully charged. ■ Amber: AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is charging. ■ Blinking: AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is missing or has a fault. ■...
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...Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of the battery pack into the battery pack compartment, then slide the battery pack in fire, ...work habits for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is included with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of battery packs in until it latches. 1-8 Startup Guide Getting Started with the ...
...Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft® Windows® Setup program. Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of the battery pack into the battery pack compartment, then slide the battery pack in fire, ...work habits for the first time, you will connect the AC adapter, charge the battery pack, turn on the Documentation CD that is included with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of battery packs in until it latches. 1-8 Startup Guide Getting Started with the ...
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... adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet...
... adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet...
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...when used continuously. Plug in for several hours to fully charge the battery pack. Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for the notebook to run demanding applications at full power. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the ...Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power.
...when used continuously. Plug in for several hours to fully charge the battery pack. Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for the notebook to run demanding applications at full power. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the ...Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery pack may be out of power.
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... to display the remaining battery charge. Battery Packs and Power Management To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the side of the battery pack. 3-2 Startup Guide The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional power information options. Remove the battery pack from the notebook. The icon resembles a battery when a battery pack is shown...
... to display the remaining battery charge. Battery Packs and Power Management To Check Battery Status From the battery status light » Check the battery status light on the side of the battery pack. 3-2 Startup Guide The Alarms and Advanced tabs provide additional power information options. Remove the battery pack from the notebook. The icon resembles a battery when a battery pack is shown...
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Startup Guide 3-5 To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it . ■ Avoid using... accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. If you have more than one, rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for long periods....
Startup Guide 3-5 To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in use. ■ If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it . ■ Avoid using... accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. If you have more than one, rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for long periods....
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...■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset... button on the side of the notebook. Then press the power button...
...■ Connect the AC adapter. ■ Reset the notebook by removing it on. ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset... button on the side of the notebook. Then press the power button...
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... information 1-1 scroll pad, location 1-3 setting up the notebook connect phone line 1-10 connect power 1-9 install battery pack 1-8 power on 1-11 set up Windows 1-12 troubleshooting 4-6 settings, BIOS 4-8 setup utility 4-7 slot location cable lock 1-4 PC Card and CardBus 1-4 software, restoring 4-13 Standby mode 2-2 startup, troubleshooting 4-6 status lights battery charge 1-6 hard drive 1-6 keyboard 1-3, 1-7 location 1-3 main 1-3, 1-6 meanings 1-6 wireless...
... information 1-1 scroll pad, location 1-3 setting up the notebook connect phone line 1-10 connect power 1-9 install battery pack 1-8 power on 1-11 set up Windows 1-12 troubleshooting 4-6 settings, BIOS 4-8 setup utility 4-7 slot location cable lock 1-4 PC Card and CardBus 1-4 software, restoring 4-13 Standby mode 2-2 startup, troubleshooting 4-6 status lights battery charge 1-6 hard drive 1-6 keyboard 1-3, 1-7 location 1-3 main 1-3, 1-6 meanings 1-6 wireless...