Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... 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 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS NT 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 20004...
... 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 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS NT 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 20004...
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...report the amount of charge until the battery light turns off . Ship mode allows for a defective battery. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. After the battery pack has been fully charged, you...charged when it reaches the end user. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE The charge capacity status LED's on the battery will not power the notebook. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE Insert/attach the battery pack. It is not applied the battery will not indicate a charge. If A/C...
...report the amount of charge until the battery light turns off . Ship mode allows for a defective battery. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. After the battery pack has been fully charged, you...charged when it reaches the end user. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE The charge capacity status LED's on the battery will not power the notebook. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE Insert/attach the battery pack. It is not applied the battery will not indicate a charge. If A/C...
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To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to reassess the energy storing capacity of the battery's Fuel Gauge cannot be assumed. IMPORTANT!...the battery must be calibrated. 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 technology, the battery industry continues to partial charges...
To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to reassess the energy storing capacity of the battery's Fuel Gauge cannot be assumed. IMPORTANT!...the battery must be calibrated. 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 technology, the battery industry continues to partial charges...
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...the appropriate OS. If removed, Calibration must be used freely throughout the entire Calibration process. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE To meet the need for battery run the Calibration process completely. The battery Calibration ...utility is incorporated in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS NT (Using the Compaq Power Management Suite version 3.x and prior) Attach AC Power Cord and do not ...
...the appropriate OS. If removed, Calibration must be used freely throughout the entire Calibration process. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE To meet the need for battery run the Calibration process completely. The battery Calibration ...utility is incorporated in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS NT (Using the Compaq Power Management Suite version 3.x and prior) Attach AC Power Cord and do not ...
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... Allow system 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 batteries in the notebook is reported by percentage of charge and if Calibration is ...
... Allow system 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 batteries in the notebook is reported by percentage of charge and if Calibration is ...
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... to 100%. Turn on the battery conservation settings 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. Set the system to "drain" mode on the computer. ...7. Allow the battery to charge to AC power. 3. You may use the computer, but the recharging process will require more time. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the following steps: WINDOWS 95...
... to 100%. Turn on the battery conservation settings 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. Set the system to "drain" mode on the computer. ...7. Allow the battery to charge to AC power. 3. You may use the computer, but the recharging process will require more time. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the following steps: WINDOWS 95...
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.... Intel, Pentium, Celeron, 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. Other product names mentioned herein may...trademarks of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Compaq and Armada are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The...
.... Intel, Pentium, Celeron, 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. Other product names mentioned herein may...trademarks of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Compaq and Armada are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The...
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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...in this document is subject to change without warranty of their respective companies. the warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, Registered in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of.... Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. S. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are set forth in U.
...in this document is subject to change without warranty of their respective companies. the warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, Registered in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of.... Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. S. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are set forth in U.
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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... the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is an important safety feature. Connect the computer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Compaq Portable Product Reference Library CD, included with the computer. Plug the AC Adapter cable into an electrical outlet 3. ✎ Power cords and electrical outlets vary...
... the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is an important safety feature. Connect the computer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Compaq Portable Product Reference Library CD, included with the computer. Plug the AC Adapter cable into an electrical outlet 3. ✎ Power cords and electrical outlets vary...
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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... operating system is on the Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the computer. s Do not remove or insert a drive. Setup time varies by Compaq. Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Software Completing Initial Setup You can begin initial software setup, you do not choose will be restored during...
... operating system is on the Certificate of Authenticity label on the bottom of the computer. s Do not remove or insert a drive. Setup time varies by Compaq. Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the Software Completing Initial Setup You can begin initial software setup, you do not choose will be restored during...
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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... of preloaded Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next. s To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the instructions on the Notebook Products Reference Library...included with the computer. Ergonomic and safety information about the computer is complete, you can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. Hardware Guide 1-7 s To install a third-party application, refer to ...
... of preloaded Compaq utilities without installing them, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then select Next. s To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow the instructions on the Notebook Products Reference Library...included with the computer. Ergonomic and safety information about the computer is complete, you can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is complete. Hardware Guide 1-7 s To install a third-party application, refer to ...
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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. 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;
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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...included with the computer to 30°C). Battery Packs Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it in your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. If your region is from 32°F to 86°F (0°C to contact your geographical region, ...refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD. Recycling a Used Battery Pack To determine if the battery pack recycling program is available in a cool, dry place. Hardware...
...included with the computer to 30°C). Battery Packs Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it in your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. If your region is from 32°F to 86°F (0°C to contact your geographical region, ...refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD. Recycling a Used Battery Pack To determine if the battery pack recycling program is available in a cool, dry place. Hardware...
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...Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the battery pack from the computer. Hardware Guide 8-1 For more information, refer to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Before Removing or Installing Components Ä CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic ...: The procedures provided in this section are discharged of static electricity by a Compaq authorized service provider. 1. 8 Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons The computer supports several notebook accessories for you are the only user-accessible internal compartments on to access should...
...Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the battery pack from the computer. Hardware Guide 8-1 For more information, refer to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Before Removing or Installing Components Ä CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic ...: The procedures provided in this section are discharged of static electricity by a Compaq authorized service provider. 1. 8 Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons The computer supports several notebook accessories for you are the only user-accessible internal compartments on to access should...
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...s Windows 2000-Select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Compaq Diagnostics. s To view the amount of free space on your hard drive, select Properties. 8-2 Hardware Guide As you experience problems with optional memory expansion boards or PC Cards. If the computer is running Windows 2000 and you ... s To view the amount of RAM in the system: s Windows Me and Windows 98 -Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Diagnostics. Right-click your hard drive, select My Computer. Upgrading Memory You can increase RAM (random access memory) with Hibernation after increasing RAM,...
...s Windows 2000-Select Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Compaq Diagnostics. s To view the amount of free space on your hard drive, select Properties. 8-2 Hardware Guide As you experience problems with optional memory expansion boards or PC Cards. If the computer is running Windows 2000 and you ... s To view the amount of RAM in the system: s Windows Me and Windows 98 -Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Compaq Diagnostics. Right-click your hard drive, select My Computer. Upgrading Memory You can increase RAM (random access memory) with Hibernation after increasing RAM,...
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... files containing information needed to function properly. The device driver is provided by the PC Card manufacturer and should be installed according to do so. Consult an Authorized Compaq dealer for information on . Adding Wireless Devices The computer supports a Compaq wireless device, such as network cards, Global Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards...
... files containing information needed to function properly. The device driver is provided by the PC Card manufacturer and should be installed according to do so. Consult an Authorized Compaq dealer for information on . Adding Wireless Devices The computer supports a Compaq wireless device, such as network cards, Global Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards...
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... mode, or access PSU, you resume work, your personal password, and press enter. Security You can access your changes and Exit. Press F10 when the Compaq logo appears on the computer. 2. Set your information returns to Password On Boot and press enter. Use arrow keys to save your files. Every time...
... mode, or access PSU, you resume work, your personal password, and press enter. Security You can access your changes and Exit. Press F10 when the Compaq logo appears on the computer. 2. Set your information returns to Password On Boot and press enter. Use arrow keys to save your files. Every time...
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... your current password and press enter. 3. 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 select disable and press enter. 4. Move to select Exit from the menu bar. 6. In the upper space, enter...
... your current password and press enter. 3. 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 select disable and press enter. 4. Move to select Exit from the menu bar. 6. In the upper space, enter...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... by Compaq for Compaq Desktop and Notebook Platforms White Paper, available October 2001. we recommend that each customer review SP2's documentation, and then determine whether to Install Windows 2000 and Service Pack 2 7 Software Delivery 8 Compaq Support Software CD 8 Compaq Worldwide ...most comprehensive update available for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro™, iPAQ™ & Armada™ products, and applicable programs on Compaq's overall operating system strategy, operating system features, and the installation of additional Service...
... by Compaq for Compaq Desktop and Notebook Platforms White Paper, available October 2001. we recommend that each customer review SP2's documentation, and then determine whether to Install Windows 2000 and Service Pack 2 7 Software Delivery 8 Compaq Support Software CD 8 Compaq Worldwide ...most comprehensive update available for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro™, iPAQ™ & Armada™ products, and applicable programs on Compaq's overall operating system strategy, operating system features, and the installation of additional Service...