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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... gauge may not accurately report the amount of charge until the battery light turns off . COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. Ship mode allows for a defective battery. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN ... For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. Although the battery is , therefore, recommended that a new battery pack be calibrated soon after purchase. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery...
... gauge may not accurately report the amount of charge until the battery light turns off . COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. Ship mode allows for a defective battery. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN ... For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. Although the battery is , therefore, recommended that a new battery pack be calibrated soon after purchase. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery...
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...inaccurate. To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in today's battery chemistry,...computer battery bay or MultiBay can be calibrated The battery can be calibrated. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to partial charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery should be...
...inaccurate. To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in today's battery chemistry,...computer battery bay or MultiBay can be calibrated The battery can be calibrated. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to partial charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery should be...
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... the background and system can be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on all Armada notebooks. The Calibration process may take up to 2-3 hours for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by... running all batteries in the notebook is reported as PowerCon32) for Windows...
... the background and system can be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on all Armada notebooks. The Calibration process may take up to 2-3 hours for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by... running all batteries in the notebook is reported as PowerCon32) for Windows...
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...; When complete, Status box will offer to run the Calibration process completely. 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...
...; When complete, Status box will offer to run the Calibration process completely. 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...
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... level by positioning the cursor over the battery icon in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 4. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Allow the battery to charge to discharge until it shuts ... 5. WINDOWS 2000 1. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer. 2. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. Dock the computer...
... level by positioning the cursor over the battery icon in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 4. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Allow the battery to charge to discharge until it shuts ... 5. WINDOWS 2000 1. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer. 2. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. Dock the computer...
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...and other names of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Compaq and Armada are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Other product names mentioned herein ...may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK...
...and other names of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Compaq and Armada are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Other product names mentioned herein ...may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK...
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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b Hardware Guide Compaq Armada™110 Series Part Number: 231395-001 March 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 Armada™110 Series Part Number: 231395-001 March 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.
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© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, Registered in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Compaq shall not be construed as is" without notice. Hardware Guide First Edition (March 2001) Part Number: 231441-001 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of ... Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are set forth in U. S. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of their respective companies.
© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, Registered in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Compaq shall not be construed as is" without notice. Hardware Guide First Edition (March 2001) Part Number: 231441-001 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of ... Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are set forth in U. S. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of their respective companies.
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... electrical outlets vary by country. For more Class B information, refer to external power. Connect the computer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Compaq Portable Product Reference Library CD, included with the computer.
... electrical outlets vary by country. For more Class B information, refer to external power. Connect the computer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Compaq Portable Product Reference Library CD, included with the computer.
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... configuration. s Do not remove or insert a drive. s During the setup process, you must accept the End User License Agreement to continue. Setup time varies by Compaq. s Once you begin initial setup as soon as the number on the screen. Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Software Completing Initial Setup You...
... configuration. s Do not remove or insert a drive. s During the setup process, you must accept the End User License Agreement to continue. Setup time varies by Compaq. s Once you begin initial setup as soon as the number on the screen. Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Software Completing Initial Setup You...
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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..., select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the instructions on the Desktop, then select Next. If the icon does not display on the Desktop after initial setup is provided in the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with ... new battery pack that has been fully charged to run the computer, the computer cannot accurately report the amount of preloaded Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the screen. s To install a third-party application, refer to the "Battery Packs" chapter in this...
..., select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the instructions on the Desktop, then select Next. If the icon does not display on the Desktop after initial setup is provided in the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with ... new battery pack that has been fully charged to run the computer, the computer cannot accurately report the amount of preloaded Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the screen. s To install a third-party application, refer to the "Battery Packs" chapter in this...
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A Look at the Computer Bottom Components (Continued) Component 5 Memory expansion compartment cover 6 Serial number 7 Certificate of Authenticity label Function Covers the memory expansion compartment that contains two memory expansion slots for memory expansion boards. Identifies the computer; Contains the Product Key, which may need to be entered before using some Windows operating systems. Hardware Guide 2-9 needed when you call Compaq customer support.
A Look at the Computer Bottom Components (Continued) Component 5 Memory expansion compartment cover 6 Serial number 7 Certificate of Authenticity label Function Covers the memory expansion compartment that contains two memory expansion slots for memory expansion boards. Identifies the computer; Contains the Product Key, which may need to be entered before using some Windows operating systems. Hardware Guide 2-9 needed when you call Compaq customer support.
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... prolong the charge of time. Battery Packs Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it in your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Recycling a Used Battery Pack To determine if the battery pack recycling program is available in a ...geographical region, refer to high temperatures for extended periods of a stored battery pack, place it to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD. Hardware Guide 4-5 High temperatures cause a battery pack to 30°C). If your region is from 32°F to...
... prolong the charge of time. Battery Packs Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it in your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Recycling a Used Battery Pack To determine if the battery pack recycling program is available in a ...geographical region, refer to high temperatures for extended periods of a stored battery pack, place it to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD. Hardware Guide 4-5 High temperatures cause a battery pack to 30°C). If your region is from 32°F to...
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... Guide 8-1 8 Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons The computer supports several notebook accessories for you are the only user-accessible internal compartments on to your computer to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Disconnect all external devices connected... Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. Å WARNING: The procedures provided in this section are discharged of static electricity by a Compaq authorized service provider. 1. Before Removing or Installing Components Ä CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Shut...
... Guide 8-1 8 Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons The computer supports several notebook accessories for you are the only user-accessible internal compartments on to your computer to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Disconnect all external devices connected... Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. Å WARNING: The procedures provided in this section are discharged of static electricity by a Compaq authorized service provider. 1. Before Removing or Installing Components Ä CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Shut...
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...s To view the amount of RAM in the system: s Windows Me and Windows 98 -Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Diagnostics. Upgrading Memory You can increase RAM (random access memory) with Hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive, select Properties. ... tab. Windows 98 manages this increase. As you experience problems with optional memory expansion boards or PC Cards. s Windows 2000-Select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Compaq Diagnostics. When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the larger hibernation file. Right-click...
...s To view the amount of RAM in the system: s Windows Me and Windows 98 -Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Diagnostics. Upgrading Memory You can increase RAM (random access memory) with Hibernation after increasing RAM, verify that your hard drive, select Properties. ... tab. Windows 98 manages this increase. As you experience problems with optional memory expansion boards or PC Cards. s Windows 2000-Select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Compaq Diagnostics. When RAM increases, the hard drive space reserved for the larger hibernation file. Right-click...
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... Do not install other software may prevent the computer from working properly with your PC Cards. The other PC Card software that is provided by the manufacturer, even if prompted to function properly. Compaq preinstalls most of the device drivers you need onto the computer. ✎ To... Devices The computer supports a Compaq wireless device, such as network cards, Global Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards, audio cards, and multifunction cards, require an additional software device driver to do so. The device driver is provided by the PC Card manufacturer and should be ...
... Do not install other software may prevent the computer from working properly with your PC Cards. The other PC Card software that is provided by the manufacturer, even if prompted to function properly. Compaq preinstalls most of the device drivers you need onto the computer. ✎ To... Devices The computer supports a Compaq wireless device, such as network cards, Global Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards, audio cards, and multifunction cards, require an additional software device driver to do so. The device driver is provided by the PC Card manufacturer and should be ...
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..., select the Security option from Hibernation, press the power button. Select enable and press enter. 7. The power-on the hard disk. Press F10 when the Compaq logo appears on the computer. 2. Every time you resume work, your files. Computer Utilities battery pack power remaining. Use arrow keys to save your personal...
..., select the Security option from Hibernation, press the power button. Select enable and press enter. 7. The power-on the hard disk. Press F10 when the Compaq logo appears on the computer. 2. Every time you resume work, your files. Computer Utilities battery pack power remaining. Use arrow keys to save your personal...
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... the spaces to Password On Boot. Make sure Exit Saving Changes is selected. Access PSU by turning on the computer and pressing F10 when the Compaq logo displays on the screen. 2. Move to enter your changes and exit. 10-4 Hardware Guide Press enter, then select Yes to Set Supervisor Password. Move...
... the spaces to Password On Boot. Make sure Exit Saving Changes is selected. Access PSU by turning on the computer and pressing F10 when the Compaq logo displays on the screen. 2. Move to enter your changes and exit. 10-4 Hardware Guide Press enter, then select Yes to Set Supervisor Password. Move...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : Software Engineering and Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Products 3 Installation tips ...Compaq products. SP2 is cumulative, featureless, and requires no previous Service Pack to the Operating System Support for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro™, iPAQ™ & Armada™ products, and applicable programs on for Compaq Desktop and Notebook...
... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : Software Engineering and Marketing Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Products 3 Installation tips ...Compaq products. SP2 is cumulative, featureless, and requires no previous Service Pack to the Operating System Support for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro™, iPAQ™ & Armada™ products, and applicable programs on for Compaq Desktop and Notebook...