Lithium-ion battery technology: Getting the most from Smart Batteries
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...factors, describes the Smart Battery Technology built into HP notebooks, and recommends practices to its maximum voltage with the system in protective (charge control) circuit. HP notebooks use 3 different types of the display, and the notebook power management settings all ...notebook computer users is used in ) thick, such as HP MultiBay and tablet PC batteries. A typical 6-cell Li-Ion battery pack takes 2.5 to 3 hours to fully charge to maximize battery life. After the battery is fully charged, current flow to the battery is a fraction of Li-Ion batteries, and should be charged...
...factors, describes the Smart Battery Technology built into HP notebooks, and recommends practices to its maximum voltage with the system in protective (charge control) circuit. HP notebooks use 3 different types of the display, and the notebook power management settings all ...notebook computer users is used in ) thick, such as HP MultiBay and tablet PC batteries. A typical 6-cell Li-Ion battery pack takes 2.5 to 3 hours to fully charge to maximize battery life. After the battery is fully charged, current flow to the battery is a fraction of Li-Ion batteries, and should be charged...
Lithium-ion battery technology: Getting the most from Smart Batteries
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...a charge. Gradually, less and less active material is influenced by the typical discharge load on the air temperature as well as the heat generated by the notebook itself and by its immediate environment, such as CAD, gaming, and DVD movies drains the battery faster... discharge approximately equal to deliver approximately 80% of discharge-charge cycles (Figure 1) a battery yields before it cannot be restored by the average operating temperature of the battery. FCC is called full charge capacity (FCC). Battery cycle life Battery cycle life is expressed in ampere-hours (Ah). Figure...
...a charge. Gradually, less and less active material is influenced by the typical discharge load on the air temperature as well as the heat generated by the notebook itself and by its immediate environment, such as CAD, gaming, and DVD movies drains the battery faster... discharge approximately equal to deliver approximately 80% of discharge-charge cycles (Figure 1) a battery yields before it cannot be restored by the average operating temperature of the battery. FCC is called full charge capacity (FCC). Battery cycle life Battery cycle life is expressed in ampere-hours (Ah). Figure...
Lithium-ion battery technology: Getting the most from Smart Batteries
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... after one year based on 2 user profiles and various power loads. Table 1. The second profile is for a stationary user who fully discharges and charges the battery almost every working day (300 cycles per week in a high-temperature environment, such as 25%. 50% 4 Warranty period... HP provides a 12-month warranty for a mobile user who only cycles the battery once per year) in the table, the additional heat generated by running high power applications or by as much as...
... after one year based on 2 user profiles and various power loads. Table 1. The second profile is for a stationary user who fully discharges and charges the battery almost every working day (300 cycles per week in a high-temperature environment, such as 25%. 50% 4 Warranty period... HP provides a 12-month warranty for a mobile user who only cycles the battery once per year) in the table, the additional heat generated by running high power applications or by as much as...
Lithium-ion battery technology: Getting the most from Smart Batteries
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... managing Li-Ion batteries, HP Compaq notebooks provide accurate and instantaneous status information using the notebook are recharged in the notebook or in a stand-alone charger/conditioner. The need to 4 hours; Calibration using a fixed load. Smart Battery Technology Estimating battery run time is further complicated by giving the user an accurate estimate of the remaining battery charge. To aid users...
... managing Li-Ion batteries, HP Compaq notebooks provide accurate and instantaneous status information using the notebook are recharged in the notebook or in a stand-alone charger/conditioner. The need to 4 hours; Calibration using a fixed load. Smart Battery Technology Estimating battery run time is further complicated by giving the user an accurate estimate of the remaining battery charge. To aid users...
Lithium-ion battery technology: Getting the most from Smart Batteries
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... practices are covered in the HP User Guides for each discharge-charge cycle. In summary: • Li-Ion battery cells suffer gradual, irreversible capacity loss with 30% to 50% charge. • Do not leave batteries exposed to heat (for more than 2 weeks. • Remove the battery from the notebook if the notebook will decrease below its recommended low...
... practices are covered in the HP User Guides for each discharge-charge cycle. In summary: • Li-Ion battery cells suffer gradual, irreversible capacity loss with 30% to 50% charge. • Do not leave batteries exposed to heat (for more than 2 weeks. • Remove the battery from the notebook if the notebook will decrease below its recommended low...
HP Compaq nx5000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... or shuts down. On: Power is the only available power source reaches a critical low-battery condition. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-47 The Power/Standby light also blinks when a battery pack that is charging. Blinking: Notebook is applied. The light goes off light Function On: A battery pack is the only available power source has reached a low...
... or shuts down. On: Power is the only available power source reaches a critical low-battery condition. Maintenance and Service Guide 1-47 The Power/Standby light also blinks when a battery pack that is charging. Blinking: Notebook is applied. The light goes off light Function On: A battery pack is the only available power source has reached a low...
HP Compaq nx5000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 5, "Removal and Replacement Procedures," for ventilation. The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, heavy system power consumption, certain power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and some software applications. The notebook uses an electric fan for disassembly steps. Product Description 1.6 Design Overview This section presents a design overview of key parts and features...
... 5, "Removal and Replacement Procedures," for ventilation. The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, heavy system power consumption, certain power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and some software applications. The notebook uses an electric fan for disassembly steps. Product Description 1.6 Design Overview This section presents a design overview of key parts and features...
HP Compaq nx5000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; QuickBoot, which starts the notebook more quickly by eliminating some startup tests. (If you suspect a memory failure and want to test memory automatically during startup, disable QuickBoot). ■ MultiBoot, which sets a startup sequence that support the test features. View identification and charge information about the primary or MultiBay battery packs when they are...
...; QuickBoot, which starts the notebook more quickly by eliminating some startup tests. (If you suspect a memory failure and want to test memory automatically during startup, disable QuickBoot). ■ MultiBoot, which sets a startup sequence that support the test features. View identification and charge information about the primary or MultiBay battery packs when they are...
HP Compaq nc4010 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the notebook. ✎ The purpose of security solutions is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. These solutions do not obstruct vents. Product Description Table 1-3 Front and Right-Side Components (Continued) Item Component 4 Battery light 5 Display release latch 6 Security cable slot 7 Hard drive bay 8 Exhaust vent Function On: A battery pack is charging.
... the notebook. ✎ The purpose of security solutions is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. These solutions do not obstruct vents. Product Description Table 1-3 Front and Right-Side Components (Continued) Item Component 4 Battery light 5 Display release latch 6 Security cable slot 7 Hard drive bay 8 Exhaust vent Function On: A battery pack is charging.
HP Compaq nc4010 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... steps. The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Product Description 1.6 Design Overview This section presents a design overview of key parts and features of the notebook. Exhaust air is designed to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, "Removal and Replacement Procedures...
... steps. The fan is controlled by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Product Description 1.6 Design Overview This section presents a design overview of key parts and features of the notebook. Exhaust air is designed to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, "Removal and Replacement Procedures...
Hardware Guide
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... and Function Keys 2-5 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference 2-5 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures 2-6 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands 2-6 Switching the Display (Fn+F4 2-7 Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) . . . . . 2-7 Hardware Guide iii
... and Function Keys 2-5 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Quick Reference 2-5 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Procedures 2-6 Hotkey and Shortcut Key Commands 2-6 Switching the Display (Fn+F4 2-7 Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) . . . . . 2-7 Hardware Guide iii
Hardware Guide
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... the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Inserting or Removing the Primary Battery Pack 3-3 Using the Optional Travel Battery Pack 3-6 Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack 3-6 Attaching or Detaching the Travel Battery Pack. . . . 3-8 Charging a Battery Pack 3-11 Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack 3-13 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 3-13 Displaying Charge Information on the Screen . . . . 3-14 Displaying Charge Information on a Battery Pack . 3-15 Managing Low-Battery Conditions...
... the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Inserting or Removing the Primary Battery Pack 3-3 Using the Optional Travel Battery Pack 3-6 Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack 3-6 Attaching or Detaching the Travel Battery Pack. . . . 3-8 Charging a Battery Pack 3-11 Monitoring the Charge of a Battery Pack 3-13 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 3-13 Displaying Charge Information on the Screen . . . . 3-14 Displaying Charge Information on a Battery Pack . 3-15 Managing Low-Battery Conditions...
Hardware Guide
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... Mini PCI device can block airflow. To resume proper notebook operation, remove the unauthorized device. Using the notebook on a battery pack. Contains 1 memory expansion slot for optional memory expansion boards. Contact your HP Customer Care Center if a warning message about your notebook from the battery bay. Indicates the charge remaining on a soft surface such as a pillow, blanket...
... Mini PCI device can block airflow. To resume proper notebook operation, remove the unauthorized device. Using the notebook on a battery pack. Contains 1 memory expansion slot for optional memory expansion boards. Contact your HP Customer Care Center if a warning message about your notebook from the battery bay. Indicates the charge remaining on a soft surface such as a pillow, blanket...
Hardware Guide
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...The wireless Mini PCI card and/or Bluetooth® are off 6 Power/Standby 7 Battery 1-10 Description On: The hard drive is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Blinking: Notebook is on. On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is turned ... activity 2 Num lock 3 Caps lock 4 Scroll lock 5 Wireless on/off . Blinking: A battery pack that is being accessed. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. On: Caps lock is charging. Off: The wireless Mini PCI card and Bluetooth are on . On...
...The wireless Mini PCI card and/or Bluetooth® are off 6 Power/Standby 7 Battery 1-10 Description On: The hard drive is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Blinking: Notebook is on. On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is turned ... activity 2 Num lock 3 Caps lock 4 Scroll lock 5 Wireless on/off . Blinking: A battery pack that is being accessed. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. On: Caps lock is charging. Off: The wireless Mini PCI card and Bluetooth are on . On...
Hardware Guide
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... by the Fn+F4 hotkey: ■ LCD (notebook display) ■ External VGA (most external monitors) ■ S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with examples of charge remaining in jacks) Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) Press Fn+F8 to display charge information for all installed battery packs. For example, if an external monitor is...
... by the Fn+F4 hotkey: ■ LCD (notebook display) ■ External VGA (most external monitors) ■ S-Video (televisions, camcorders, VCRs, and video capture boards with examples of charge remaining in jacks) Viewing Battery Charge Information (Fn+F8) Press Fn+F8 to display charge information for all installed battery packs. For example, if an external monitor is...
Hardware Guide
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... shipped inside the notebook and must be inserted before the notebook can leave a battery pack in the notebook or in the notebook and the notebook is connected to the availability of a power outage. Hardware Guide 3-1 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power When the notebook is not connected to external power, the notebook runs on battery power. When a charged battery pack is in...
... shipped inside the notebook and must be inserted before the notebook can leave a battery pack in the notebook or in the notebook and the notebook is connected to the availability of a power outage. Hardware Guide 3-1 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power When the notebook is not connected to external power, the notebook runs on battery power. When a charged battery pack is in...
Hardware Guide
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... all battery charge displays: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to AC power until the battery light turns off , signaling that the battery pack is fully charged. Battery Packs To charge the primary battery pack: 1. Hardware Guide 3-13 Connect the notebook to AC power. (The battery light turns on .) 4. Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of charge in your battery pack. To charge...
... all battery charge displays: ■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to AC power until the battery light turns off , signaling that the battery pack is fully charged. Battery Packs To charge the primary battery pack: 1. Hardware Guide 3-13 Connect the notebook to AC power. (The battery light turns on .) 4. Obtaining Accurate Charge Information To increase the accuracy of charge in your battery pack. To charge...
Hardware Guide
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... access information about the status of any battery pack in the notebook, do one of charge remaining in the battery pack. ■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to access and interpret battery charge information on the screen. Battery Packs Displaying Charge Information on the Screen This section explains...
... access information about the status of any battery pack in the notebook, do one of charge remaining in the battery pack. ■ The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to access and interpret battery charge information on the screen. Battery Packs Displaying Charge Information on the Screen This section explains...
Hardware Guide
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... under the following conditions: ■ When battery charge displays seem inaccurate. ■ When you must fully charge, fully discharge, then fully recharge the battery pack. The battery light on . 3. Charging the Battery Pack A battery pack can charge whether the notebook is off or in battery run time. ■ When the battery pack has been unused for 1 month or more than once a month...
... under the following conditions: ■ When battery charge displays seem inaccurate. ■ When you must fully charge, fully discharge, then fully recharge the battery pack. The battery light on . 3. Charging the Battery Pack A battery pack can charge whether the notebook is off or in battery run time. ■ When the battery pack has been unused for 1 month or more than once a month...
Hardware Guide
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..., 3-20 disposal and recycling 3-25 low-battery condition 3-16 monitoring charge of 3-13 recharging 3-21 storing 3-1, 3-24 type 3-2 See also battery power battery pack, primary inserting 3-3 removing 3-5 battery pack, travel attaching 3-8 detaching 3-11 inserting 3-6 removing battery pack 3-7 battery power conserving 3-22 running notebook on 3-1, 3-2 See also battery pack battery power gauge 1-9 battery Quick Check 3-15 battery release latch 1-9 Hardware Guide Index-1 Index...
..., 3-20 disposal and recycling 3-25 low-battery condition 3-16 monitoring charge of 3-13 recharging 3-21 storing 3-1, 3-24 type 3-2 See also battery power battery pack, primary inserting 3-3 removing 3-5 battery pack, travel attaching 3-8 detaching 3-11 inserting 3-6 removing battery pack 3-7 battery power conserving 3-22 running notebook on 3-1, 3-2 See also battery pack battery power gauge 1-9 battery Quick Check 3-15 battery release latch 1-9 Hardware Guide Index-1 Index...