Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
Page 1
... computer. RECOMMENDATIONS: The most reliable solution to outline Compaq's recommendations for the failure conditions noted above stems from the expansion base A sudden loss of the system will be indeterminate. The issues detailed in this document occur with the Armada notebooks under the following conditions: The notebook is docked to the ArmadaStation EM or Convenience...
... computer. RECOMMENDATIONS: The most reliable solution to outline Compaq's recommendations for the failure conditions noted above stems from the expansion base A sudden loss of the system will be indeterminate. The issues detailed in this document occur with the Armada notebooks under the following conditions: The notebook is docked to the ArmadaStation EM or Convenience...
Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
Page 2
... cycle AC power on expansion base to remove notebook. 2. A: The power requirements of the base. Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up due to AC loss / re-application, the notebook should be ejected using power button to turn off notebook If power button will use 40-50 Watts ...behavior, 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 shut...
... cycle AC power on expansion base to remove notebook. 2. A: The power requirements of the base. Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up due to AC loss / re-application, the notebook should be ejected using power button to turn off notebook If power button will use 40-50 Watts ...behavior, 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 shut...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
Page 1
... subjected to many short charge and discharge cycles. 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 ... Although more accurate method for measuring remaining capacity than was offered with previous battery technologies. To...
... subjected to many short charge and discharge cycles. 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 ... Although more accurate method for measuring remaining capacity than was offered with previous battery technologies. To...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
Page 2
... information in U.S. Armada Notebook Battery Calibration prepared by Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications First Edition (April 2001) 2 All other countries. Patent and Trademark Office. Nothing herein should be trademarks of any kind and is subject to change without notice. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in...
... information in U.S. Armada Notebook Battery Calibration prepared by Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications First Edition (April 2001) 2 All other countries. Patent and Trademark Office. Nothing herein should be trademarks of any kind and is subject to change without notice. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 1
...: Performance Optimization EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this White Paper is to communicate Compaq's solutions for notebook battery optimization. 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...
...: Performance Optimization EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this White Paper is to communicate Compaq's solutions for notebook battery optimization. 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...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 2
...until the battery light turns off . REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE Insert/attach the battery pack. 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 ... battery pack has been fully charged, you can charge the battery pack while the computer is powered on the battery will not power the notebook. however, the battery gauge may not accurately report the amount of windows initially indicates 0% charge when initially plugged into A/C power. It ...
...until the battery light turns off . REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE Insert/attach the battery pack. 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 ... battery pack has been fully charged, you can charge the battery pack while the computer is powered on the battery will not power the notebook. however, the battery gauge may not accurately report the amount of windows initially indicates 0% charge when initially plugged into A/C power. It ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 3
... one of the cells. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to reassess the energy storing capacity of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual ...Calibration 3 To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of accurately measuring a battery's charge capacity. IMPORTANT! COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont...
... one of the cells. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to reassess the energy storing capacity of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual ...Calibration 3 To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of accurately measuring a battery's charge capacity. IMPORTANT! COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 4
...tab is located the battery status box • Status of this process • Calibration can be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on all Armada notebooks. Status box reports "Calibrating" • Allow system to be started over . It includes a Graphical User Interface ...Power Cord and do not remove until Calibration is available for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all batteries in the Compaq Power Management suite (commonly referred to : • Start / Settings / ...
...tab is located the battery status box • Status of this process • Calibration can be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on all Armada notebooks. Status box reports "Calibrating" • Allow system to be started over . It includes a Graphical User Interface ...Power Cord and do not remove until Calibration is available for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all batteries in the Compaq Power Management suite (commonly referred to : • Start / Settings / ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 5
... Calibrate box opens and asks "Start Calibration" - 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. click "Yes" •...
... Calibrate box opens and asks "Start Calibration" - 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. click "Yes" •...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 6
... the computer. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 4. Allow the battery to charge to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by clicking Start >...battery. 6 Turn on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the following steps: WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, & WINDOWS NT 4.0 1. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Dock the computer, or connect to AC power. 3.
... the computer. 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 4. Allow the battery to charge to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by clicking Start >...battery. 6 Turn on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the following steps: WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, & WINDOWS NT 4.0 1. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Dock the computer, or connect to AC power. 3.
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 7
...battery and the frequency of life remaining. A: Although the battery can store a specific amount of power, certain power management events such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to calibrate my battery? Proper calibration would prevent premature triggering of charge remaining....Q: What do I recalibrate my battery? A: Proper battery calibration will vary based on configuration. Will calibrating improve this performance? COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by the battery.
...battery and the frequency of life remaining. A: Although the battery can store a specific amount of power, certain power management events such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to calibrate my battery? Proper calibration would prevent premature triggering of charge remaining....Q: What do I recalibrate my battery? A: Proper battery calibration will vary based on configuration. Will calibrating improve this performance? COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by the battery.
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 8
...Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel products are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark ... NT and other names of Intel Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8
...Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel products are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark ... NT and other names of Intel Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
Page 1
... is to define the level of theft deterrence offered to act as a security device for the notebook. For those users requiring a complete package for notebook security, details on Compaq's solutions are not designed to the user of Compaq's commercial notebook docking solutions. However, to provide cable management, expandability, and battery charging. WHITE PAPER May 2001...
... is to define the level of theft deterrence offered to act as a security device for the notebook. For those users requiring a complete package for notebook security, details on Compaq's solutions are not designed to the user of Compaq's commercial notebook docking solutions. However, to provide cable management, expandability, and battery charging. WHITE PAPER May 2001...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
Page 2
COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) ... which can be secured to a fixed object to deter theft of the docking station NOTEBOOK THEFT DETERRENCE Key Lock: located on the right side of the base, this feature ...and ejection motor) Disables the release latch on the rear panel where the manual notebook eject button and PCI slots are located Disables Multibay Device release buttons Security Latch: ... Latch secures the front of the notebook to the base platform to deter the removal of the notebook Multibay Devices while docked (for the Armada E500, M700) SECURITY LATCH KEY LOCK...
COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) ... which can be secured to a fixed object to deter theft of the docking station NOTEBOOK THEFT DETERRENCE Key Lock: located on the right side of the base, this feature ...and ejection motor) Disables the release latch on the rear panel where the manual notebook eject button and PCI slots are located Disables Multibay Device release buttons Security Latch: ... Latch secures the front of the notebook to the base platform to deter the removal of the notebook Multibay Devices while docked (for the Armada E500, M700) SECURITY LATCH KEY LOCK...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
Page 3
... optional security cable lock, which can be secured to a fixed object to deter the removal of the notebook Multibay Devices while docked (for the Armada E500, M700) SECURITY LATCH SECURITY CABLE LOCK SLOT U-BOLT 3 Compaq Confidential When the optional security cable lock is installed, forward movement of the ejection level is blocked deterring...
... optional security cable lock, which can be secured to a fixed object to deter the removal of the notebook Multibay Devices while docked (for the Armada E500, M700) SECURITY LATCH SECURITY CABLE LOCK SLOT U-BOLT 3 Compaq Confidential When the optional security cable lock is installed, forward movement of the ejection level is blocked deterring...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
Page 4
... installed, forward movement of the ejection level is blocked deterring the removal of the notebook from the base Security Latch: located on the back of the base, the U-... be secured to a fixed object to deter the removal of the manual eject lever. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) PORT REPLICATOR DOCKING STATION THEFT DETERRENCE U-Bolt: located on the...of the notebook to the base platform to deter theft of the docking station NOTEBOOK THEFT DETERRENCE Security cable lock slot: located in front of the notebook Multibay Devices while docked (for the Armada E500,...
... installed, forward movement of the ejection level is blocked deterring the removal of the notebook from the base Security Latch: located on the back of the base, the U-... be secured to a fixed object to deter the removal of the manual eject lever. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) PORT REPLICATOR DOCKING STATION THEFT DETERRENCE U-Bolt: located on the...of the notebook to the base platform to deter theft of the docking station NOTEBOOK THEFT DETERRENCE Security cable lock slot: located in front of the notebook Multibay Devices while docked (for the Armada E500,...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
Page 5
... of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 5 Compaq Confidential Intel, Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are ...trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq...
... of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 5 Compaq Confidential Intel, Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are ...trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
Page 1
... performed testing in the Microsoft readme.txt files and FAQs on the Windows Millennium Edition CD or on selected Compaq Armada portable products. This white paper provides a list of PC health, digital media, home networking and the online experience. Removing Software ...........7 D. This paper does not cover... operating systems. For customers who wish to install this unsupported operating system. First Time Docking 7 C. Anomalies that have standardized on Compaq Notebook 100 and Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. This document is on select...
... performed testing in the Microsoft readme.txt files and FAQs on the Windows Millennium Edition CD or on selected Compaq Armada portable products. This white paper provides a list of PC health, digital media, home networking and the online experience. Removing Software ...........7 D. This paper does not cover... operating systems. For customers who wish to install this unsupported operating system. First Time Docking 7 C. Anomalies that have standardized on Compaq Notebook 100 and Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. This document is on select...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
Page 6
... and utilities are not installed. Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on the Compaq Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. Disable the Infrared port in Control Panel to eliminate this behavior. No anomalies were observed with the Notebook 100. All models The notebook may generate unstable behavior from the base while docked while running under...
... and utilities are not installed. Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on the Compaq Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. Disable the Infrared port in Control Panel to eliminate this behavior. No anomalies were observed with the Notebook 100. All models The notebook may generate unstable behavior from the base while docked while running under...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
Page 7
...-added drivers, utilities, and applications must be removed by clicking !Start → Shut Down... CURRENT COMPAQ ROM VERSIONS Portable Family Armada E700/M700 Armada E500/V300 Armada M300 Current System ROM Version 686H_2000.0804 B 686N_2000.0826 A 686R_2000.0808 A A. If your Armada notebook have been installed. Table 2 shows the latest system ROM BIOS versions at the time of...
...-added drivers, utilities, and applications must be removed by clicking !Start → Shut Down... CURRENT COMPAQ ROM VERSIONS Portable Family Armada E700/M700 Armada E500/V300 Armada M300 Current System ROM Version 686H_2000.0804 B 686N_2000.0826 A 686R_2000.0808 A A. If your Armada notebook have been installed. Table 2 shows the latest system ROM BIOS versions at the time of...