Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... 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...
... 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...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... factory at room temperature ensuring that the battery is charged when it reaches the end user. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. Although the battery is powered on the battery will not power... this for a storage life of windows initially indicates 0% charge when initially plugged into A/C power. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to minimize energy loss during shipment and storage, the control circuitry in a low power state known as ship...
... factory at room temperature ensuring that the battery is charged when it reaches the end user. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. Although the battery is powered on the battery will not power... this for a storage life of windows initially indicates 0% charge when initially plugged into A/C power. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to minimize energy loss during shipment and storage, the control circuitry in a low power state known as ship...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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Inherent in capacity. 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 followed by a full uninterrupted ... proper calibration is subjected to reassess the energy storing capacity of the cells. As a result, over time the gauge's measurement becomes inaccurate. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can be calibrated The battery can be calibrated...
Inherent in capacity. 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 followed by a full uninterrupted ... proper calibration is subjected to reassess the energy storing capacity of the cells. As a result, over time the gauge's measurement becomes inaccurate. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can be calibrated The battery can be calibrated...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... process • Calibration can be fully utilized during the day • As noted in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE To meet the need for battery run the Calibration process completely. It includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that...
... process • Calibration can be fully utilized during the day • As noted in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE To meet the need for battery run the Calibration process completely. It includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that...
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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 ...about Calibration: • Calibration runs in the background and system can be fully utilized during the day • As noted in the notebook is reported by percentage of charge and if Calibration is required, a Calibrate button is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. ...
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 ...about Calibration: • Calibration runs in the background and system can be fully utilized during the day • As noted in the notebook is reported by percentage of charge and if Calibration is required, a Calibrate button is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. ...
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... 5. Allow the computer to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Step 5. 7. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. WINDOWS 2000 1. Turn on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the ...5. Allow the battery to charge to 100%. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4.
... 5. Allow the computer to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Step 5. 7. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. WINDOWS 2000 1. Turn on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the ...5. Allow the battery to charge to 100%. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4.
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... of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR...DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies...
... of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR...DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies...
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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... 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. s To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow... is complete. Hardware and Software Setup Installing Optional Applications You can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is provided in this guide. Hardware Guide 1-7 After viewing the utility information, select...
... 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. s To install a preloaded Compaq utility, select the Setup Compaq Software icon on the Desktop, then follow... is complete. Hardware and Software Setup Installing Optional Applications You can install third-party applications or preloaded Compaq utilities at any time after initial setup is provided in this guide. Hardware Guide 1-7 After viewing the utility information, select...
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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... to contact your geographical region, refer 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. To prolong the charge of time. High temperatures cause a battery pack to high temperatures for extended periods of a stored... a cool, dry place. The recommended storage temperature range is from 32°F to 86°F (0°C to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD.
... to contact your geographical region, refer 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. To prolong the charge of time. High temperatures cause a battery pack to high temperatures for extended periods of a stored... a cool, dry place. The recommended storage temperature range is from 32°F to 86°F (0°C to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook Products Reference Library CD.
Compaq Armada 110 Series
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... a tool to the computer. 3. Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the battery pack from the computer. 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.
... a tool to the computer. 3. Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove the battery pack from the computer. 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.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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..., operating system features, and the installation of additional Service Packs, please refer to the Operating System Support for Compaq Desktop and Notebook Platforms White Paper, available October 2001. For details on individual company needs. SP2 is cumulative, featureless, and ... 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 Compaq for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 2 on selected Compaq products. This document is the latest and most comprehensive...
..., operating system features, and the installation of additional Service Packs, please refer to the Operating System Support for Compaq Desktop and Notebook Platforms White Paper, available October 2001. For details on individual company needs. SP2 is cumulative, featureless, and ... 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 Compaq for Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Service Pack 2 on selected Compaq products. This document is the latest and most comprehensive...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 300 • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the following considerations be made: • If you...
... • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 300 • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the following considerations be made: • If you...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... can be downloaded, in order to perform separate installations of 128-bit encryption. Key drivers and utilities for Compaq commercial notebook, desktop, and workstation computers. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 8 Important • After you install as a one-time purchase. After you install the integrated service pack, you cannot...
... can be downloaded, in order to perform separate installations of 128-bit encryption. Key drivers and utilities for Compaq commercial notebook, desktop, and workstation computers. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 8 Important • After you install as a one-time purchase. After you install the integrated service pack, you cannot...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...Armada docking station models 3Com Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables the internal modem device on select E700 and M700 models Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI Drivers Enables Compaq/Adaptec Ultra160(29160 and 29160N) SCSI Controllers in the computer and docking base Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers (Notebooks...system administrators to update client ROM and setup over the network Security Management (Notebooks) Allows users to access Compaq security options Synaptics TouchPad Driver (Notebooks) Provides added functionality for the TouchPad pointing device System Enhancements Provides users with...
...Armada docking station models 3Com Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables the internal modem device on select E700 and M700 models Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI Drivers Enables Compaq/Adaptec Ultra160(29160 and 29160N) SCSI Controllers in the computer and docking base Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers (Notebooks...system administrators to update client ROM and setup over the network Security Management (Notebooks) Allows users to access Compaq security options Synaptics TouchPad Driver (Notebooks) Provides added functionality for the TouchPad pointing device System Enhancements Provides users with...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... refer to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. See the white paper titled Alternative Software Delivery for Armada Portables for the Linux operating system on selected product families; ...support most hardware features. Refer to customers in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. This Compaq software support is provided with models of new hardware functionality included on Compaq Armada portables. This edition includes information about the specific versions ...
... refer to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. See the white paper titled Alternative Software Delivery for Armada Portables for the Linux operating system on selected product families; ...support most hardware features. Refer to customers in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. This Compaq software support is provided with models of new hardware functionality included on Compaq Armada portables. This edition includes information about the specific versions ...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... how far along in the setup process they are not supported across all Compaq notebook families. FAT32 Conversion Utility A graphical utility which notebooks support key Compaq unique and Windows 98 features. 38 Compaq recommends that will install the Windows version of Windows 98 are . Power ...Allows users to 127 devices off a single port. ScanDisk; Allows dial-up to schedule regular maintenance for more information on a single PC. Some of the Microsoft OnNow initiative.38 A new, unified driver model for New Generation of these devices. . USB also offers greater...
... how far along in the setup process they are not supported across all Compaq notebook families. FAT32 Conversion Utility A graphical utility which notebooks support key Compaq unique and Windows 98 features. 38 Compaq recommends that will install the Windows version of Windows 98 are . Power ...Allows users to 127 devices off a single port. ScanDisk; Allows dial-up to schedule regular maintenance for more information on a single PC. Some of the Microsoft OnNow initiative.38 A new, unified driver model for New Generation of these devices. . USB also offers greater...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...Compaq notebook families listed as the Compaq USB PC Card. 41 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video controllers. Check www.compaq.com/support to determine if the BIOS installed on your Armada model supports ACPI or if a BIOS upgrade is supported on selected models beginning in 2Q98. At a minimum a second PC... Card or serial modem is required to Table 1 for Compaq Portable Products 12 Table 6. Key Windows 98 Feature Support by portable family. 39 Multilink requires multiple modems. Some Armada notebooks include an integrated modem while others ...
...Compaq notebook families listed as the Compaq USB PC Card. 41 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video controllers. Check www.compaq.com/support to determine if the BIOS installed on your Armada model supports ACPI or if a BIOS upgrade is supported on selected models beginning in 2Q98. At a minimum a second PC... Card or serial modem is required to Table 1 for Compaq Portable Products 12 Table 6. Key Windows 98 Feature Support by portable family. 39 Multilink requires multiple modems. Some Armada notebooks include an integrated modem while others ...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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.... Does IBM offer support for OS/2 Warp on Compaq portable products. Yes, IBM does offer support for OS/2 on Compaq portable products? Does Compaq support Linux on the Armada 1500 family? Microsoft's Windows 2000 Ready PC Requirements for Portable PCs 15 Table 9. What features are better suited to ... recommended that they keep the version of notebooks. Customers who wish to use UNIX on a Compaq portable should be supported under Windows 95 OSR2, such as 32-bit CardBus PC Cards, cannot be able to an OS/2 environment than the Armada 1500 family. Customers who wish to use...
.... Does IBM offer support for OS/2 Warp on Compaq portable products. Yes, IBM does offer support for OS/2 on Compaq portable products? Does Compaq support Linux on the Armada 1500 family? Microsoft's Windows 2000 Ready PC Requirements for Portable PCs 15 Table 9. What features are better suited to ... recommended that they keep the version of notebooks. Customers who wish to use UNIX on a Compaq portable should be supported under Windows 95 OSR2, such as 32-bit CardBus PC Cards, cannot be able to an OS/2 environment than the Armada 1500 family. Customers who wish to use...
Compaq Armada 110 and Compaq Evo N110 Maintenance and Service Guide
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b Maintenance and Service Guide Compaq Armada 110 and Compaq Evo N110 Document Part Number: 238850-003 December 2001 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the notebook. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts, troubleshooting computer problems, and performing computer disassembly procedures.
b Maintenance and Service Guide Compaq Armada 110 and Compaq Evo N110 Document Part Number: 238850-003 December 2001 This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the notebook. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts, troubleshooting computer problems, and performing computer disassembly procedures.
Wireless Security
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...PDAs, and cellular telephones have in place the usage and security policies appropriate for such devices. For information on Compaq notebook computers, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/handhelds.html. Most companies, therefore, do not have traditionally been used for . Because of their usefulness... by workers who are precautions that mobile devices incur has no technological solution. For information on Compaq handheld devices, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/notebooks.html. Vulnerability to Hacking Connecting to the Internet or to hacking because of the tasks that the...
...PDAs, and cellular telephones have in place the usage and security policies appropriate for such devices. For information on Compaq notebook computers, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/handhelds.html. Most companies, therefore, do not have traditionally been used for . Because of their usefulness... by workers who are precautions that mobile devices incur has no technological solution. For information on Compaq handheld devices, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/notebooks.html. Vulnerability to Hacking Connecting to the Internet or to hacking because of the tasks that the...