Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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...reset ESCD (extended system configuration data) by performing fn/F11 at post. ARMADA DOCKING: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER (cont.) SHUTTING DOWN THE DOCKED NOTEBOOK WITH NO AC POWER If notebook is not locked up, save applications and use the windows start bar to ... provide over 130 Watts to AC loss / re-application, the notebook should be erratic in the notebook? The typical notebook will not work cycle AC power on expansion base to remove the notebook. A: The power requirements of the battery in behavior, reset ESCD (extended system configuration data) by the...
...reset ESCD (extended system configuration data) by performing fn/F11 at post. ARMADA DOCKING: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER (cont.) SHUTTING DOWN THE DOCKED NOTEBOOK WITH NO AC POWER If notebook is not locked up, save applications and use the windows start bar to ... provide over 130 Watts to AC loss / re-application, the notebook should be erratic in the notebook? The typical notebook will not work cycle AC power on expansion base to remove the notebook. A: The power requirements of the battery in behavior, reset ESCD (extended system configuration data) by the...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... developed a new software battery calibration utility. 14RE-0401A-WWEN 1 Abstract: Armada products feature a high-capacity battery that provides a more accurate, this accumulated error requires periodic calibration. WHITE PAPER April 2001 Prepared By Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS OVERVIEW 3 BATTERY CALIBRATION......... 3 CALIBRATING WITHOUT THE UTILITY 4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 5 Armada Notebook Battery Calibration ... Correcting this method...
... developed a new software battery calibration utility. 14RE-0401A-WWEN 1 Abstract: Armada products feature a high-capacity battery that provides a more accurate, this accumulated error requires periodic calibration. WHITE PAPER April 2001 Prepared By Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications Compaq Computer Corporation CONTENTS OVERVIEW 3 BATTERY CALIBRATION......... 3 CALIBRATING WITHOUT THE UTILITY 4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 5 Armada Notebook Battery Calibration ... Correcting this method...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... notice. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Armada Notebook Battery Calibration prepared by Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications First Edition (April 2001) 2 All other countries. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in this document is subject to change without warranty of their...
... notice. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Armada Notebook Battery Calibration prepared by Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications First Edition (April 2001) 2 All other countries. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in this document is subject to change without warranty of their...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... feature eliminates guesswork for the user and avoids the potential for more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. You can be calibrated. With this requirement, Compaq is incorporated in measurement results when compared to partial charges and discharges, the more accurately measuring the charge capacity...
... feature eliminates guesswork for the user and avoids the potential for more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. You can be calibrated. With this requirement, Compaq is incorporated in measurement results when compared to partial charges and discharges, the more accurately measuring the charge capacity...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... (cont.) ... Calibration is complete when the icon is no longer displayed in data loss if a second battery is in the Compaq Power tab. The calibration process must be allowed to AC power. 3. s Unplugging the calibrating battery. (This action may not be displayed. IMPORTANT: If the calibration process is required for data loss. Dock...
... (cont.) ... Calibration is complete when the icon is no longer displayed in data loss if a second battery is in the Compaq Power tab. The calibration process must be allowed to AC power. 3. s Unplugging the calibrating battery. (This action may not be displayed. IMPORTANT: If the calibration process is required for data loss. Dock...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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...use the computer, but the recharging process will vary based on battery behavior. You may result in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can store a specific amount of power, certain power management events such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way..., or options that run off . 10. Check the current battery capacity level by the battery. Set the system to calibrate my battery? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS s Why do you mean by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the system tray. 5.
...use the computer, but the recharging process will vary based on battery behavior. You may result in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can store a specific amount of power, certain power management events such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way..., or options that run off . 10. Check the current battery capacity level by the battery. Set the system to calibrate my battery? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS s Why do you mean by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the system tray. 5.
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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.../attach the battery pack. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to minimize energy loss during shipment. It is, therefore, recommended that the battery is charged when it reaches the end user. Ship mode allows for a defective battery. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN... mode to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. however, the battery gauge may not accurately report the amount of charge until the battery light turns off . Although the battery is powered on the battery will not power the notebook. In "Power Options Properties" in...
.../attach the battery pack. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to minimize energy loss during shipment. It is, therefore, recommended that the battery is charged when it reaches the end user. Ship mode allows for a defective battery. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN... mode to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. however, the battery gauge may not accurately report the amount of charge until the battery light turns off . Although the battery is powered on the battery will not power the notebook. In "Power Options Properties" in...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of the cells. Inherent in capacity. As a result, over time the gauge's measurement becomes inaccurate. IMPORTANT! To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to reassess...
COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of the cells. Inherent in capacity. As a result, over time the gauge's measurement becomes inaccurate. IMPORTANT! To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to reassess...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... not remove until Calibration is complete. The battery Calibration utility is now complete Notes about every 2-3 months, depending on all batteries in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. If removed, Calibration must be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on usage • The battery may take up to 2-3 hours for a complete...
... not remove until Calibration is complete. The battery Calibration utility is now complete Notes about every 2-3 months, depending on all batteries in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. If removed, Calibration must be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on usage • The battery may take up to 2-3 hours for a complete...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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..., if mobility is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. 5 click "Yes" • 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 required...
..., if mobility is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. 5 click "Yes" • 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 required...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer. 2. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Undock the computer or disconnect the ...computer from AC power. 3. Allow the battery to charge to 100% as in Step 5. 7....
... select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer. 2. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Undock the computer or disconnect the ...computer from AC power. 3. Allow the battery to charge to 100% as in Step 5. 7....
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... configuration. However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to the online reference guide. 7 Q: What do I need for optimal reporting accuracy Q: I recalibrate my battery? Proper calibration would prevent premature triggering of power reporting, which may lead to accurately report the amount of battery life. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont...
... configuration. However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to the online reference guide. 7 Q: What do I need for optimal reporting accuracy Q: I recalibrate my battery? Proper calibration would prevent premature triggering of power reporting, which may lead to accurately report the amount of battery life. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel, Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark...registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in...
Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel, Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark...registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Compaq Check Dock Utility Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV Hot Key Support ...NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700 models Identifies supported docking stations for E500 and V300 models Verifies the 3.5-inch diskette is... I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated video ...
... Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Compaq Check Dock Utility Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV Hot Key Support ...NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700 models Identifies supported docking stations for E500 and V300 models Verifies the 3.5-inch diskette is... I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated video ...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300
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Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300 10 Appendix C SoftPaq Descriptions Name 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem CardWare Compaq Check Dock Utility (V300) Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV... network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated Video hardware Enables system administrator ...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300 10 Appendix C SoftPaq Descriptions Name 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem CardWare Compaq Check Dock Utility (V300) Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV... network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Enables the integrated Video hardware Enables system administrator ...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
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... solutions. For those users requiring a complete package for the notebook. However, to act as a security device for notebook security, details on Compaq's solutions are available at http://www.compaq.com/products/notebooks/security.shtml. 1 Doc # 151M-0501A-WWEN It is to provide cable management, expandability, and battery charging. The docking stations are not designed to meet...
... solutions. For those users requiring a complete package for the notebook. However, to act as a security device for notebook security, details on Compaq's solutions are available at http://www.compaq.com/products/notebooks/security.shtml. 1 Doc # 151M-0501A-WWEN It is to provide cable management, expandability, and battery charging. The docking stations are not designed to meet...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... devices Enables the integrated network adapter on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 8 A. SoftPaq Descriptions These Internet resources are available for installation support for your Armada portable: TABLE 4 - Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality...
... devices Enables the integrated network adapter on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 8 A. SoftPaq Descriptions These Internet resources are available for installation support for your Armada portable: TABLE 4 - Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of the PC to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Feet 5-3 5.5 Mini PCI Slot 5-4 5.6 Touch Button 5-6 5.7 Keyboard 5-8 5.8 Memory 5-12 5.9 Display Assembly 5-15 5.10 Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery 5-21 5.11 LED Board 5-22 5.12 Top Cover 5-23 5.13 Front Shield 5-27 5.14 Diskette Drive (Armada V300 only 5-29 5.15 System Board 5-30 5.16 Voltage Converter Board 5-34 5.17 Fan 5-36 chapter 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6-1 vi...
... Feet 5-3 5.5 Mini PCI Slot 5-4 5.6 Touch Button 5-6 5.7 Keyboard 5-8 5.8 Memory 5-12 5.9 Display Assembly 5-15 5.10 Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery 5-21 5.11 LED Board 5-22 5.12 Top Cover 5-23 5.13 Front Shield 5-27 5.14 Diskette Drive (Armada V300 only 5-29 5.15 System Board 5-30 5.16 Voltage Converter Board 5-34 5.17 Fan 5-36 chapter 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6-1 vi...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C 1 9-cell Lithium Ion main battery pack 2 6-cell Lithium ion main battery pack 64 58 161606-XX11 DN91 64 N4 161606-XX61 DN93 64 N2 161606-XX81 FFD1 64 58 161607-XX11 DN94 64 58...
... D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C 1 9-cell Lithium Ion main battery pack 2 6-cell Lithium ion main battery pack 64 58 161606-XX11 DN91 64 N4 161606-XX61 DN93 64 N2 161606-XX81 FFD1 64 58 161607-XX11 DN94 64 58...