Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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...If this does not work cycle AC power on expansion base to remove notebook. 2. Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up when AC is designed to only provide power to the notebook, not power from the notebook to the expansion base. The Port Replicator passes through the I/O ports and... the controller is designed to provide over 130 Watts to the expansion base. REMOVING THE NOTEBOOK FROM THE ARMADASTATION EM WITH NO AC POWER The issue of battery power. 2 Push Eject button once on the expansion base and try using the following steps: 1. If this...
...If this does not work cycle AC power on expansion base to remove notebook. 2. Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up when AC is designed to only provide power to the notebook, not power from the notebook to the expansion base. The Port Replicator passes through the I/O ports and... the controller is designed to provide over 130 Watts to the expansion base. REMOVING THE NOTEBOOK FROM THE ARMADASTATION EM WITH NO AC POWER The issue of battery power. 2 Push Eject button once on the expansion base and try using the following steps: 1. If this...
Armada Family Software Overview
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...PCI NIC that is used in the form of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or the Compaq Web site (http://www.compaq.com or ftp://ftp.compaq.com). Table 5. Armada Family Software Overview 12 Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can... I and II Power Management Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection ATI Video Drivers Enables the integrated video hardware Remote...
...PCI NIC that is used in the form of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or the Compaq Web site (http://www.compaq.com or ftp://ftp.compaq.com). Table 5. Armada Family Software Overview 12 Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can... I and II Power Management Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection ATI Video Drivers Enables the integrated video hardware Remote...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... features under Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000. Armada Family Software Overview 17 Battery Conservation Settings Page Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Battery Power Conservation features include four possible battery conservation levels: high, medium, drain, and custom. The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use ACPI to Windows...
... features under Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000. Armada Family Software Overview 17 Battery Conservation Settings Page Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Battery Power Conservation features include four possible battery conservation levels: high, medium, drain, and custom. The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use ACPI to Windows...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... 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 is prone to error when subjected to many short charge and discharge cycles. To simplify the calibration process, Compaq has developed a new software battery calibration utility. 14RE-0401A-WWEN 1 Although...
... 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 is prone to error when subjected to many short charge and discharge cycles. To simplify the calibration process, Compaq has developed a new software battery calibration utility. 14RE-0401A-WWEN 1 Although...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... an additional warranty. Patent and Trademark Office. 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. Compaq shall not be construed as is" without warranty of their respective companies. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Notice 14RE...
... an additional warranty. Patent and Trademark Office. 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. Compaq shall not be construed as is" without warranty of their respective companies. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... Notice 14RE...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... computer manufacturers continue to face the difficult task of defining newer methods for the battery to be noted that require calibration. With this requirement, Compaq is complete, the battery must be disabled for more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. WHITE PAPER (cont.) IMPORTANT! Greater accuracy in...
... computer manufacturers continue to face the difficult task of defining newer methods for the battery to be noted that require calibration. With this requirement, Compaq is complete, the battery must be disabled for more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. WHITE PAPER (cont.) IMPORTANT! Greater accuracy in...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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.... Turn on the phase of calibration (charge or discharge) and the amount of remaining capacity, there may result in the Compaq Power tab. If calibration is interrupted, it must be displayed. Battery calibration requires several hours for data loss. s Unplugging AC power from the beginning. Dock the computer or connect the computer...
.... Turn on the phase of calibration (charge or discharge) and the amount of remaining capacity, there may result in the Compaq Power tab. If calibration is interrupted, it must be displayed. Battery calibration requires several hours for data loss. s Unplugging AC power from the beginning. Dock the computer or connect the computer...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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...7. Misreported information can be calibrated WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... 4. Several battery conservation options are triggered by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in a perceived short battery life s How often should I need to 100% as suspend and ...> Restart the Computer in Step 5. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 11. Proper battery calibration will allow the computer to increase my battery performance? However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to accurately report the amount of...
...7. Misreported information can be calibrated WHITE PAPER (cont.) ... 4. Several battery conservation options are triggered by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in a perceived short battery life s How often should I need to 100% as suspend and ...> Restart the Computer in Step 5. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 11. Proper battery calibration will allow the computer to increase my battery performance? However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to accurately report the amount of...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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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...
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...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...below. 2 It is, therefore, recommended that the battery pack is fully charged. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE Insert/attach the battery pack. For more information on or off , ... the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to draws power from the factory at approximately 30%-60% charge capacity in control panel of charge until the battery light turns off . however, the battery gauge may not accurately report...
...below. 2 It is, therefore, recommended that the battery pack is fully charged. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE Insert/attach the battery pack. For more information on or off , ... the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to draws power from the factory at approximately 30%-60% charge capacity in control panel of charge until the battery light turns off . however, the battery gauge may not accurately report...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the battery must be calibrated using one of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 IMPORTANT! COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to reassess the energy storing capacity of the cells...
To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the battery must be calibrated using one of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 IMPORTANT! COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to reassess the energy storing capacity of the cells...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...; Click on Start Calibration button - The Compaq Power Management Suite is available for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all Armada notebooks. It includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that fuel level communication is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. If removed...
...; Click on Start Calibration button - The Compaq Power Management Suite is available for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all Armada notebooks. It includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that fuel level communication is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. If removed...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... will show only percentage of charge. 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 Considerations section of this...
... will show only percentage of charge. 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 Considerations section of this...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... the computer to AC power. 3. Turn on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. Check the current battery capacity level by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart... mode on the computer. 4. WINDOWS 2000 1. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 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, WINDOWS 98, & WINDOWS NT 4.0 1.
... the computer to AC power. 3. Turn on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. Check the current battery capacity level by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart... mode on the computer. 4. WINDOWS 2000 1. You have now successfully calibrated the battery. 6 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, WINDOWS 98, & WINDOWS NT 4.0 1.
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... of remaining life reported by "perceived performance"? COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by the battery. A: Proper battery calibration will vary based on configuration. A: Battery life will allow the computer to accurately report the ...the battery should I need for Battery Calibration is set to enter standby when the battery has 15% of the battery, such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to false low-battery warnings, and result in a perceived short battery life ...
... of remaining life reported by "perceived performance"? COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by the battery. A: Proper battery calibration will vary based on configuration. A: Battery life will allow the computer to accurately report the ...the battery should I need for Battery Calibration is set to enter standby when the battery has 15% of the battery, such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to false low-battery warnings, and result in a perceived short battery life ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL...USE OF THIS MATERIAL. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel, Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont...
... and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL...USE OF THIS MATERIAL. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel, Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont...
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 ...PCI 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... 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 ...PCI 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... 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... 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... 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 ...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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...sound. Figure 1-2. Initiates and exits Suspend. Indicates a drive in the top MultiBay is being accessed or a battery pack in the bottom MultiBay is in the bottom MultiBay has reached a low battery condition. 8 Top MultiBay release button Releases a drive from the top MultiBay. 9 Bottom MultiBay release button ... 10 Bottom MultiBay Supports a removable DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, SuperDisk LS-120 drive, hard drive, or extra battery pack. 11 Top MultiBay Supports a removable DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive, SuperDisk LS-120 drive, or hard drive. 12 Half-height...
...sound. Figure 1-2. Initiates and exits Suspend. Indicates a drive in the top MultiBay is being accessed or a battery pack in the bottom MultiBay is in the bottom MultiBay has reached a low battery condition. 8 Top MultiBay release button Releases a drive from the top MultiBay. 9 Bottom MultiBay release button ... 10 Bottom MultiBay Supports a removable DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive, diskette drive, SuperDisk LS-120 drive, hard drive, or extra battery pack. 11 Top MultiBay Supports a removable DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive, SuperDisk LS-120 drive, or hard drive. 12 Half-height...
Compaq ArmadaStation EM Maintenance and Service Guide
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... and ArmadaStation EM) is accessed. The ArmadaStation EM MultiBays support the following devices: Device Hard Drive Diskette Drive CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive Battery pack SuperDisk LS-120 drive Table 1-5 MultiBay/Device Compatibility Top MultiBay s s s s Bottom MultiBay s s s s s s The system... (computer and ArmadaStation EM) must be turned off when inserting or removing a battery pack. 1-6 Product Description These lights turn on when information from the MultiBay. Power/Suspend Light The power/suspend light is placed in the E and ...
... and ArmadaStation EM) is accessed. The ArmadaStation EM MultiBays support the following devices: Device Hard Drive Diskette Drive CD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive Battery pack SuperDisk LS-120 drive Table 1-5 MultiBay/Device Compatibility Top MultiBay s s s s Bottom MultiBay s s s s s s The system... (computer and ArmadaStation EM) must be turned off when inserting or removing a battery pack. 1-6 Product Description These lights turn on when information from the MultiBay. Power/Suspend Light The power/suspend light is placed in the E and ...
