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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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... setup, posture, and health and 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 properly. Reference Guide 1-7 When you set up your.... Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack Å WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Insert the connector end of battery packs in until it latches. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft...
... setup, posture, and health and 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 properly. Reference Guide 1-7 When you set up your.... Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack Å WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Insert the connector end of battery packs in until it latches. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/ergo and on the hard drive or on the notebook, and run the Microsoft...
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Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. 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 ...Line." 1-8 Reference Guide Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the ...
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. 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 ...Line." 1-8 Reference Guide Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the ...
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... 60950). 1-10 Reference Guide The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of increased power consumption, it is designed to fully charge the battery pack. Plug in for extended periods. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically.... ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on your lap for several hours to...
... 60950). 1-10 Reference Guide The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of increased power consumption, it is designed to fully charge the battery pack. Plug in for extended periods. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically.... ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on your lap for several hours to...
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...Press the power Saves your current button to return to session to the hard drive, your notebook to turn the notebook off . session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of the display. Conserves battery power and extends the life of saving your work before allowing your previous and turns off... data has been saved, but some functions may be lost. The notebook can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically low level. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, then turn on . When this happens, you will find ...
...Press the power Saves your current button to return to session to the hard drive, your notebook to turn the notebook off . session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of the display. Conserves battery power and extends the life of saving your work before allowing your previous and turns off... data has been saved, but some functions may be lost. The notebook can also enter Hibernation if battery power reaches a critically low level. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, then turn on . When this happens, you will find ...
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... time remaining. ■ Select the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. Press the contact pad on the notebook. 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 From the Windows Control Panel » Select...
... time remaining. ■ Select the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. Press the contact pad on the notebook. 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 From the Windows Control Panel » Select...
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...187; Plug the AC adapter into Hibernation. The operating time for a fully charged battery pack depends on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ If you plug ... a short time, the notebook goes into the notebook. Then, if you restore power by using one of use. After the notebook enters Hibernation in the AC adapter, you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. The notebook is normally warm when plugged...
...187; Plug the AC adapter into Hibernation. The operating time for a fully charged battery pack depends on the notebook model, power management settings, and level of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ If you plug ... a short time, the notebook goes into the notebook. Then, if you restore power by using one of use. After the notebook enters Hibernation in the AC adapter, you continue working while the battery pack charges, the charging time may increase. The notebook is normally warm when plugged...
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... weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it to extend the life 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 a cool,... dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of your battery packs: ■ Do not leave battery packs unused for ...
... weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it to extend the life 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 a cool,... dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of your battery packs: ■ Do not leave battery packs unused for ...
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... Save your work, shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery pack or plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack. Then press the power button to turn the notebook back on. ■ To avoid lockup problems, avoid turning the notebook off and reset the notebook. Then press the power button again to turn the...
... Save your work, shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery pack or plug in the AC adapter or insert a charged battery pack. Then press the power button to turn the notebook back on. ■ To avoid lockup problems, avoid turning the notebook off and reset the notebook. Then press the power button again to turn the...
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.... ■ Move the notebook away from a CD or DVD), the value will probably show less time remaining than a year or two old, you may need to replace the battery pack. ■ Heavy modem use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use can impact battery-operating time. ■ ...(such as reading from any of power (such as Microsoft Word), disable this guide. ■ If you will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter. Troubleshooting ■ Make sure you are running an application that require less power. 6-16 Reference ...
.... ■ Move the notebook away from a CD or DVD), the value will probably show less time remaining than a year or two old, you may need to replace the battery pack. ■ Heavy modem use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use can impact battery-operating time. ■ ...(such as reading from any of power (such as Microsoft Word), disable this guide. ■ If you will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter. Troubleshooting ■ Make sure you are running an application that require less power. 6-16 Reference ...
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... It On ■ 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. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing ...Is Not Working ■ Contact the vendor of the notebook. The lights show the charge level. ■ If available, try another battery pack. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the side of the battery pack. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select ...
... It On ■ 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. Then press the power button to turn it and pressing ...Is Not Working ■ Contact the vendor of the notebook. The lights show the charge level. ■ If available, try another battery pack. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the side of the battery pack. Open the hardware Device Manager, then select ...
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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...
Startup Guide
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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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...notebook upside down. 2. Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack Å WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Getting Started with the product. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.compaq... 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 included with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Å WARNING:...
...notebook upside down. 2. Step 1: Insert the Battery Pack Å WARNING: Do not mutilate or puncture battery packs. Rechargeable battery packs must be recycled or disposed of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. Getting Started with the product. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.compaq... 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 included with Your Notebook Setting Up Your Notebook Å WARNING:...
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Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Startup Guide 1-9 Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only ... power cord into the notebook. 2. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter...
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Startup Guide 1-9 Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use only ... power cord into the notebook. 2. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet. While the battery pack is charging, you can continue with your warranty. 1. Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter...
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... power button above the left side of power. Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on battery power, the battery pack may be out of the keyboard. Getting...
... power button above the left side of power. Charge times will vary. Å WARNING: This notebook is normal for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). To avoid potential discomfort or burns, do not block the air vents or use the notebook on battery power, the battery pack may be out of the keyboard. Getting...
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... Windows Control Panel » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, then select the Power Meter tab to display the remaining battery charge. Remove the battery pack from the notebook. This value is the notebook's sole source of power. ■ Place the pointer over the power icon to see Windows Help for details...
... Windows Control Panel » Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, then select the Power Meter tab to display the remaining battery charge. Remove the battery pack from the notebook. This value is the notebook's sole source of power. ■ Place the pointer over the power icon to see Windows Help for details...
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...for more than one month or more before using it to extend the life 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 a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of... your battery packs: ■ Do not leave battery packs unused for long periods. Battery Packs and Power Management In addition, follow these suggestions to high temperatures...
...for more than one month or more before using it to extend the life 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 a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of... your battery packs: ■ Do not leave battery packs unused for long periods. Battery Packs and Power Management In addition, follow these suggestions to high temperatures...
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... battery pack. 4-6 Startup Guide 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 to turn it and pressing the pad on the bottom of the battery pack. If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power ■ Make sure the battery...
... battery pack. 4-6 Startup Guide 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 to turn it and pressing the pad on the bottom of the battery pack. If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power ■ Make sure the battery...
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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...