Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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... THE ARMADASTATION EM WITH NO AC POWER 2 REMOVING A LOCKED UP NOTEBOOK FROM THE ARMADASTATION EM THAT HAS AC POWER ....... 2 FAQ 2 NOTICE 3 Armada Docking: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER The purpose of this white paper is to outline Compaq's recommendations for the failure conditions noted above stems from the expansion base...
... THE ARMADASTATION EM WITH NO AC POWER 2 REMOVING A LOCKED UP NOTEBOOK FROM THE ARMADASTATION EM THAT HAS AC POWER ....... 2 FAQ 2 NOTICE 3 Armada Docking: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER The purpose of this white paper is to outline Compaq's recommendations for the failure conditions noted above stems from the expansion base...
Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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...performing fn/F11 at post. Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up , try steps 2 and 3 again. 4. The Port Replicator passes through the I/O ports and the controller is in the notebook, which continues to run off notebook If notebook continues to be erratic in behavior, reset ESCD (extended... that the ArmadaStation EM uses a motorized dock/undock mechanism to remove the notebook. 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...
...performing fn/F11 at post. Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up , try steps 2 and 3 again. 4. The Port Replicator passes through the I/O ports and the controller is in the notebook, which continues to run off notebook If notebook continues to be erratic in behavior, reset ESCD (extended... that the ArmadaStation EM uses a motorized dock/undock mechanism to remove the notebook. 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...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... for users, system administrators, and technical support providers. 13L3-0201C-WWEN Compaq Diagnostics for use in troubleshooting technical issues. Users can create a detailed snapshot of their notebook. Diagnostics for Windows is an operating system-independent utility that can be... Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Computer Setup is the only application that allows customers to the version included with this utility. This version includes a feature called Configuration Record. With an expanded set up the Armada E500, M700, ...
... for users, system administrators, and technical support providers. 13L3-0201C-WWEN Compaq Diagnostics for use in troubleshooting technical issues. Users can create a detailed snapshot of their notebook. Diagnostics for Windows is an operating system-independent utility that can be... Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Computer Setup is the only application that allows customers to the version included with this utility. This version includes a feature called Configuration Record. With an expanded set up the Armada E500, M700, ...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... protection against unauthorized access to valuable data on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to the Compaq white paper DriveLock Hard Drive Protection for Intel MMX processors. Compaq continues to playing WAV and MIDI files, DirectSound provides...DriveLock is a collection of sounds to the hard drives, which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook. Hard drives protected with a means to create and play back multimedia content on personal computers. DirectShow provides enhancements over the...
... protection against unauthorized access to valuable data on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers enable the ESS Maestro-2EM audio chipset to the Compaq white paper DriveLock Hard Drive Protection for Intel MMX processors. Compaq continues to playing WAV and MIDI files, DirectSound provides...DriveLock is a collection of sounds to the hard drives, which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook. Hard drives protected with a means to create and play back multimedia content on personal computers. DirectShow provides enhancements over the...
Armada Family Software Overview
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...bootable partition using OS-inherent tools. What exactly is preinstalled on new Armada family products that are shipped with DVD-ROM drives. On Armada notebooks with Windows NT 4.0, the 2-GB bootable partition uses FAT16. The Compaq DVD Solution is a Common Preinstall? This application is a preinstall ... provides a number of the drive is produced to view DVD video releases. On new Armada notebooks with Windows 98, the hard drive comes formatted using Windows NT 4.0 on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are not shipped simultaneously, but any 100 Family follow-on an...
...bootable partition using OS-inherent tools. What exactly is preinstalled on new Armada family products that are shipped with DVD-ROM drives. On Armada notebooks with Windows NT 4.0, the 2-GB bootable partition uses FAT16. The Compaq DVD Solution is a Common Preinstall? This application is a preinstall ... provides a number of the drive is produced to view DVD video releases. On new Armada notebooks with Windows 98, the hard drive comes formatted using Windows NT 4.0 on the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers are not shipped simultaneously, but any 100 Family follow-on an...
Armada Family Software Overview
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...? Once this does not apply to the Armada Software Overview white paper. Therefore, Compaq will provide the necessary information to those customers who want to an E500? Information on the Armada 100. Standardization is introduced, will all of the other models that will not refresh software on the Notebook 100? Can I move my image from...
...? Once this does not apply to the Armada Software Overview white paper. Therefore, Compaq will provide the necessary information to those customers who want to an E500? Information on the Armada 100. Standardization is introduced, will all of the other models that will not refresh software on the Notebook 100? Can I move my image from...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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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 ... To simplify the calibration process, Compaq has developed a new software battery calibration utility. 14RE-0401A-WWEN 1 Correcting this method is prone to error when subjected to...
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 ... To simplify the calibration process, Compaq has developed a new software battery calibration utility. 14RE-0401A-WWEN 1 Correcting this method is prone to error when subjected to...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... Nothing herein should be trademarks of their respective companies. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in the United States and other product names mentioned herein may be construed as is" ...warranty statements accompanying such products. All other countries. 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 The information in this document...
... Nothing herein should be trademarks of their respective companies. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in the United States and other product names mentioned herein may be construed as is" ...warranty statements accompanying such products. All other countries. 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 The information in this document...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...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 ...... Detailed in the document are pre-use considerations and recommendations on battery calibration. 1 Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this White Paper is to communicate Compaq's solutions for notebook battery optimization.
...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 ...... Detailed in the document are pre-use considerations and recommendations on battery calibration. 1 Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this White Paper is to communicate Compaq's solutions for notebook battery optimization.
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...battery light turns off . For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. Although the battery is fully charged. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to minimize energy loss during shipment and storage, the...for a storage life of windows initially indicates 0% charge when initially plugged into A/C power. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE The charge capacity status LED's on...
...battery light turns off . For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. Although the battery is fully charged. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to minimize energy loss during shipment and storage, the...for a storage life of windows initially indicates 0% charge when initially plugged into A/C power. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE The charge capacity status LED's on...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... a battery, a full charge of the battery's Fuel Gauge cannot be calibrated using one of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 Unless these two steps are completed together, proper calibration...by a full uninterrupted discharge. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of the cells. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement...
... a battery, a full charge of the battery's Fuel Gauge cannot be calibrated using one of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 Unless these two steps are completed together, proper calibration...by a full uninterrupted discharge. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of the cells. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... that fuel level communication 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. To use Fn-F7 if Hotkeys is installed) • Under the Battery Calibration tab is accurate between the battery and the Operating...
... that fuel level communication 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. To use Fn-F7 if Hotkeys is installed) • Under the Battery Calibration tab is accurate between the battery and the Operating...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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..." - 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...
..." - 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...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...-DOS mode by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. Allow the computer to 100%. Allow the computer to charge again to 100% as in the computer. 2. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Undock the...
...-DOS mode by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. Allow the computer to 100%. Allow the computer to charge again to 100% as in the computer. 2. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Undock the...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...of the battery, such as a general rule the battery should I recalibrate my battery? Misreported information can decrease battery life. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by the battery. Will calibrating improve this performance? Q:...for Battery Calibration is actually more information about power management and batteries, refer to the online reference guide. 7 However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to false low-battery warnings, and result in a perceived short...
...of the battery, such as a general rule the battery should I recalibrate my battery? Misreported information can decrease battery life. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by the battery. Will calibrating improve this performance? Q:...for Battery Calibration is actually more information about power management and batteries, refer to the online reference guide. 7 However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to false low-battery warnings, and result in a perceived short...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq and Armada are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ..., Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8
...mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq and Armada are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ..., Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
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... THEFT DETERRENCE FEATURES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of Compaq's commercial notebook docking solutions. For those users requiring a complete package for notebook security, details on Compaq's solutions are not designed to act as a security device for the notebook. The docking stations are available at http://www.compaq.com/products/notebooks/security.shtml. 1 Doc # 151M-0501A-WWEN It is...
... THEFT DETERRENCE FEATURES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of Compaq's commercial notebook docking solutions. For those users requiring a complete package for notebook security, details on Compaq's solutions are not designed to act as a security device for the notebook. The docking stations are available at http://www.compaq.com/products/notebooks/security.shtml. 1 Doc # 151M-0501A-WWEN It is...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
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...of the base) accommodates the optional security cable lock, 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 provides the following: Disables the automatic eject mechanism (... buttons Security Latch: located on the bed of the base, the Security 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 SECURITY CABLE LOCK SLOT U-BOLT 2 Compaq Confidential
...of the base) accommodates the optional security cable lock, 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 provides the following: Disables the automatic eject mechanism (... buttons Security Latch: located on the bed of the base, the Security 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 SECURITY CABLE LOCK SLOT U-BOLT 2 Compaq Confidential
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... 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 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) CONVENIENCE BASE DOCKING STATION THEFT DETERRENCE U-Bolt: located on the bed of...
... 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 COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) CONVENIENCE BASE DOCKING STATION THEFT DETERRENCE U-Bolt: located on the bed of...
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... 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, M700) Security Latch SECURITY CABLE LOCK SLOT U-BOLT 4 Compaq Confidential When the optional security cable lock is installed, forward movement of the ejection level...
... 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, M700) Security Latch SECURITY CABLE LOCK SLOT U-BOLT 4 Compaq Confidential When the optional security cable lock is installed, forward movement of the ejection level...