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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... MODE The charge capacity status LED's on the battery will not power the notebook. In "Power Options Properties" in the battery continues to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. If A/C power is charged when it reaches the end user. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to draws power...
... MODE The charge capacity status LED's on the battery will not power the notebook. In "Power Options Properties" in the battery continues to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. If A/C power is charged when it reaches the end user. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to draws power...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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.... Unless these two steps are completed together, proper calibration is not achieved and continued accuracy 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, the ability to store energy diminishes with each charge cycle.
.... Unless these two steps are completed together, proper calibration is not achieved and continued accuracy 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, the ability to store energy diminishes with each charge cycle.
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... 2-3 hours for a complete cycle depending on all Armada notebooks. To use Fn-F7 if Hotkeys 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 current battery state • When complete, the Status box...
... 2-3 hours for a complete cycle depending on all Armada notebooks. To use Fn-F7 if Hotkeys 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 current battery state • When complete, the Status box...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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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 batteries in the Pre-Use Considerations section ... system can be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is required during the day • As noted in the notebook is visible for each new battery, so that requires Calibration Calibration process: • Go to Power Schemes tab and set Standby settings to never ...
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 batteries in the Pre-Use Considerations section ... system can be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is required during the day • As noted in the notebook is visible for each new battery, so that requires Calibration Calibration process: • Go to Power Schemes tab and set Standby settings to never ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... 98, & WINDOWS NT 4.0 1. Set the system to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer. 2. Allow the computer to 100%. Undock the computer or disconnect...positioning the cursor over the battery icon in the system tray. 5. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 WINDOWS 2000 1. Check the current battery capacity level by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer in Step 5. 7. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL...
... 98, & WINDOWS NT 4.0 1. Set the system to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer. 2. Allow the computer to 100%. Undock the computer or disconnect...positioning the cursor over the battery icon in the system tray. 5. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 WINDOWS 2000 1. Check the current battery capacity level by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer in Step 5. 7. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ... other names of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice...
... be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ... other names of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice...
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.
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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... 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 Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with the application. Although you may want to the "Battery Packs" chapter in the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Desktop, then select...
... 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 Notebook Products Reference Library CD included with the application. Although you may want to the "Battery Packs" chapter in the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Desktop, then select...
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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... dry place. If your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. High temperatures cause a battery pack to 30°C). The recommended storage temperature range is from 32°F to 86°F (0°C to lose its charge more quickly, thus reducing battery life. Hardware Guide 4-5 ...Battery Packs Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it in your geographical region, refer to contact your region is not covered, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers guide included with the computer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook...
... dry place. If your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. High temperatures cause a battery pack to 30°C). The recommended storage temperature range is from 32°F to 86°F (0°C to lose its charge more quickly, thus reducing battery life. Hardware Guide 4-5 ...Battery Packs Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it in your geographical region, refer to contact your region is not covered, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers guide included with the computer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook...
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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...WARNING: The procedures provided in this section are discharged of static electricity by a Compaq authorized service provider. 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the battery pack from the computer. All other areas that came with your system. Before ... 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. To order accessories, visit the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com, or refer to...
...WARNING: The procedures provided in this section are discharged of static electricity by a Compaq authorized service provider. 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the battery pack from the computer. All other areas that came with your system. Before ... 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. To order accessories, visit the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com, or refer to...
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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Computer Utilities battery pack power remaining. Move to select Set Supervisor Password and press enter. 5. Use arrow keys to turn on the hard disk. The power-on password is selected, then press enter. 9. Security You can access your files. Press F10 when the Compaq logo appears on the computer. 2. Move to Password On...
Computer Utilities battery pack power remaining. Move to select Set Supervisor Password and press enter. 5. Use arrow keys to turn on the hard disk. The power-on password is selected, then press enter. 9. Security You can access your files. Press F10 when the Compaq logo appears on the computer. 2. Move to Password On...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...Notebooks) Allows users to the Compaq Web site regularly for regional Compaq sites Compaq Knowledge Center Software Web based tool that are currently available. SoftPaq Descriptions SoftPaq Description 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada... Drivers (Notebooks) Enables the integrated network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Power Management (Notebooks) Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements (Notebooks) Increases battery life by...
...Notebooks) Allows users to the Compaq Web site regularly for regional Compaq sites Compaq Knowledge Center Software Web based tool that are currently available. SoftPaq Descriptions SoftPaq Description 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada... Drivers (Notebooks) Enables the integrated network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Power Management (Notebooks) Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements (Notebooks) Increases battery life by...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... Requires third-party software application not provided by the native operating system. "OS" = functionality provided by Compaq. 34 The Battery Calibration utility allows Armada 7400 and 7800 users with high-capacity SMART batteries to be available in the Compaq MultiBay. 27 Windows 2000 supports MultiBay hot swapping support on ACPI systems only. 28 MultiBay hot...
... Requires third-party software application not provided by the native operating system. "OS" = functionality provided by Compaq. 34 The Battery Calibration utility allows Armada 7400 and 7800 users with high-capacity SMART batteries to be available in the Compaq MultiBay. 27 Windows 2000 supports MultiBay hot swapping support on ACPI systems only. 28 MultiBay hot...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... 4.0 Feature Category Power Management Supported PC Cards Description System tray accessible battery status Power off at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl. Information on Compaq portable computer certifications can be found on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using an earlier Service Pack... Control Panel extension Support for 32-bit CardBus PC Cards45 44 This feature is only necessary to the Armada Software Overview and Armada Pre-install Refresh white papers available for each Windows NT Service Pack. Compaq recommends an upgrade to www.microsoft.com/windows ...
... 4.0 Feature Category Power Management Supported PC Cards Description System tray accessible battery status Power off at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl. Information on Compaq portable computer certifications can be found on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using an earlier Service Pack... Control Panel extension Support for 32-bit CardBus PC Cards45 44 This feature is only necessary to the Armada Software Overview and Armada Pre-install Refresh white papers available for each Windows NT Service Pack. Compaq recommends an upgrade to www.microsoft.com/windows ...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...campus and to hot swapping of CD-ROM, DVD, floppy drives, and batteries in the Deployment Program. They are participants in their environment. The Deployment Program will be early adopters of ownership. Compaq provided equipment from development through testing, to deploy Windows 2000 across the enterprise... and hibernation with its commitment to servers in the test labs on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 46 LAN and SCSI PC Cards that the final release of the product in the Deployment Program have Award CardWare-aware ...
...campus and to hot swapping of CD-ROM, DVD, floppy drives, and batteries in the Deployment Program. They are participants in their environment. The Deployment Program will be early adopters of ownership. Compaq provided equipment from development through testing, to deploy Windows 2000 across the enterprise... and hibernation with its commitment to servers in the test labs on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 46 LAN and SCSI PC Cards that the final release of the product in the Deployment Program have Award CardWare-aware ...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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..., network drives and web pages, allowing users to Table 6 for a list of Armada product families that takes application usage into a single partition. Allows remote maintenance and trouble...device insertion and removal, hot/warm docking and undocking and battery capacity. Direct X 7. Encrypting File System (EFS) allows for Compaq Portable Products 16 Table 9. Multiple monitors - Native DVD...encryption of files under NTFS. Battery management features allow hot swapping of MultiBay devices (CD-ROM, floppy, DVD, LS-120, battery) and PC Cards for Industry Standards Intellimirror...
..., network drives and web pages, allowing users to Table 6 for a list of Armada product families that takes application usage into a single partition. Allows remote maintenance and trouble...device insertion and removal, hot/warm docking and undocking and battery capacity. Direct X 7. Encrypting File System (EFS) allows for Compaq Portable Products 16 Table 9. Multiple monitors - Native DVD...encryption of files under NTFS. Battery management features allow hot swapping of MultiBay devices (CD-ROM, floppy, DVD, LS-120, battery) and PC Cards for Industry Standards Intellimirror...
Compaq Armada 110 and Compaq Evo N110 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... select Yes to Section 5.15, "Disk Cell Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery"). 3. Prepare the computer for more information. 2. Product Description 1.2 Security If the notebook you know the password, follow these steps to disable or clear the password:... 1. Use the + or - If the notebook you are servicing has a password and you are servicing has an unknown password, follow...upper space, enter the current password and press enter. Remove the disk cell RTC battery (refer to save the changes and exit. Access PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU) by turning on ...
... select Yes to Section 5.15, "Disk Cell Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery"). 3. Prepare the computer for more information. 2. Product Description 1.2 Security If the notebook you know the password, follow these steps to disable or clear the password:... 1. Use the + or - If the notebook you are servicing has a password and you are servicing has an unknown password, follow...upper space, enter the current password and press enter. Remove the disk cell RTC battery (refer to save the changes and exit. Access PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU) by turning on ...
Compaq Armada 110 Series Maintenance and Service Guide
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Product Description Models Computer models are shown in Table1-1. Table 1-1 Compaq Armada 110 Models and Model Naming Conventions Key A11 P 800 4X 10 V C 128 98 9L XXXXXX-XXX 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Key Description Options 1 Brand / Series designator A=Armada 11=110 2 Processor type P=Intel Pentium III C=Intel Celeron 3 Processor speed ...=64 MB 12=128 MB 9 Operating system 8=Windows 98 8m=Windows 98/ME dual install M=Windows Millennium Edition 10 Battery cells / type L=9 cells, Lithium ion H=9 cells, Nickel Metal Hydride 11 SKU# 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide
Product Description Models Computer models are shown in Table1-1. Table 1-1 Compaq Armada 110 Models and Model Naming Conventions Key A11 P 800 4X 10 V C 128 98 9L XXXXXX-XXX 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Key Description Options 1 Brand / Series designator A=Armada 11=110 2 Processor type P=Intel Pentium III C=Intel Celeron 3 Processor speed ...=64 MB 12=128 MB 9 Operating system 8=Windows 98 8m=Windows 98/ME dual install M=Windows Millennium Edition 10 Battery cells / type L=9 cells, Lithium ion H=9 cells, Nickel Metal Hydride 11 SKU# 1-2 Maintenance and Service Guide