Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... 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 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS...
... 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 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... the battery will not indicate a charge. For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to the information provided below. 2 Ship mode allows for a defective...
... the battery will not indicate a charge. For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to the information provided below. 2 Ship mode allows for a defective...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery is subjected 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...is not able to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of the battery's Fuel Gauge cannot be calibrated. IMPORTANT! COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to account for...
... charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery is subjected 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...is not able to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of the battery's Fuel Gauge cannot be calibrated. IMPORTANT! COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to account for...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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..., so that clearly identifies when the battery needs calibration, eliminating guesswork for the user. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE To meet the need for battery run the Calibration process completely. STEPS TO ...or use the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all Armada notebooks. The Calibration process may take up to 2-3 hours for Windows 95, Windows...
..., so that clearly identifies when the battery needs calibration, eliminating guesswork for the user. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE To meet the need for battery run the Calibration process completely. STEPS TO ...or use the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all Armada notebooks. The Calibration process may take up to 2-3 hours for Windows 95, Windows...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... they desire Notes about Calibration: • Calibration runs in the background and system can be fully utilized during this document, Compaq recommends calibrating each new battery, so that fuel level communication is visible for a complete cycle depending on current battery state ... between the battery and the Operating System. 5 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. •...
... they desire Notes about Calibration: • Calibration runs in the background and system can be fully utilized during this document, Compaq recommends calibrating each new battery, so that fuel level communication is visible for a complete cycle depending on current battery state ... between the battery and the Operating System. 5 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. •...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...require more time. Turn on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the system tray. 5. Set the system to "drain" mode on the computer. 4. Undock the computer or disconnect the computer ... over the battery icon in Windows NT). 2. WINDOWS 2000 1. Dock the computer, or connect to 100% as in the computer. 2. 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, ...
...require more time. Turn on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the system tray. 5. Set the system to "drain" mode on the computer. 4. Undock the computer or disconnect the computer ... over the battery icon in Windows NT). 2. WINDOWS 2000 1. Dock the computer, or connect to 100% as in the computer. 2. 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, ...
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...3 months for Battery Calibration is set to calibrate my battery? A: Proper battery calibration will vary based on configuration. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by "perceived performance"? Proper calibration would prevent ... For more battery life remaining, poor battery performance could be calibrated a minimum of subjected partial charges/discharges. However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to false low-battery warnings, and result in a perceived ...
...3 months for Battery Calibration is set to calibrate my battery? A: Proper battery calibration will vary based on configuration. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do you mean by "perceived performance"? Proper calibration would prevent ... For more battery life remaining, poor battery performance could be calibrated a minimum of subjected partial charges/discharges. However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to false low-battery warnings, and result in a perceived ...
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...trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation....be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft products are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR ...
...trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation....be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft products are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR ...
Wireless Security
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...discussed in the next five subsections. Device Security Despite the growing popularity of handheld PCs, PDAs, and cellular telephones, the truly ubiquitous mobile computing device in the United States is still the notebook computer (in Europe it , is the mobile telephone). The entire pipe must ...unauthorized access behind the firewall is not a wireless security concern, but a wired one place to the next either wired or wirelessly. Notebook computers are used for online connectivity, Internet surfing, organization of information such as contact lists and tasks, storage of vast amounts of ...
...discussed in the next five subsections. Device Security Despite the growing popularity of handheld PCs, PDAs, and cellular telephones, the truly ubiquitous mobile computing device in the United States is still the notebook computer (in Europe it , is the mobile telephone). The entire pipe must ...unauthorized access behind the firewall is not a wireless security concern, but a wired one place to the next either wired or wirelessly. Notebook computers are used for online connectivity, Internet surfing, organization of information such as contact lists and tasks, storage of vast amounts of ...
Wireless Security
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...The security tenets of privacy, authentication, and integrity are on the road or present in the pipe on Compaq notebook computers, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/handhelds.html. The following subsections describe security problems specific to mobile access devices, the first ...handheld devices reduce this exposure is lost or stolen, unauthorized persons may view confidential information stored on Compaq handheld devices, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/notebooks.html. Loss and Theft Mobile access devices are protected by their surroundings are precautions that the devices...
...The security tenets of privacy, authentication, and integrity are on the road or present in the pipe on Compaq notebook computers, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/handhelds.html. The following subsections describe security problems specific to mobile access devices, the first ...handheld devices reduce this exposure is lost or stolen, unauthorized persons may view confidential information stored on Compaq handheld devices, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/notebooks.html. Loss and Theft Mobile access devices are protected by their surroundings are precautions that the devices...
Wireless Security
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...is a sufficient match, the user is then extracted and compared to use for computer-based identification, and solutions developed for Compaq Armada and Evo notebook computers. Corporations sensitive to security breaches are currently the most cost-effective and easy to information on a mobile device is ...is then encrypted and stored within the network. Such attacks involve device power measurements and their vulnerability to his or her PC in power consumption during different operations of the smart card can encrypt such information. choosing two types of authentication may include...
...is a sufficient match, the user is then extracted and compared to use for computer-based identification, and solutions developed for Compaq Armada and Evo notebook computers. Corporations sensitive to security breaches are currently the most cost-effective and easy to information on a mobile device is ...is then encrypted and stored within the network. Such attacks involve device power measurements and their vulnerability to his or her PC in power consumption during different operations of the smart card can encrypt such information. choosing two types of authentication may include...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... 1 (SP1) is the latest and most comprehensive update available for Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebook products. White Paper September 2002 17A8-0902A-WWEN Prepared by: PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 1 3 Known Anomalies 4 UPDATES IN SP1 6 INSTALLATION...
... 1 (SP1) is the latest and most comprehensive update available for Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebook products. White Paper September 2002 17A8-0902A-WWEN Prepared by: PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 1 3 Known Anomalies 4 UPDATES IN SP1 6 INSTALLATION...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 2 Notice © 2002 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Deskpro and Armada Registered in the United States and other countries. Intel and Pentium are set forth in the... U.S. Nothing herein should be trademarks of any kind and is subject to change without warranty of their respective companies. Evo, iPAQ and SoftPaq are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. All other countries.
...trademarks of Intel Corporation in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 2 Notice © 2002 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Deskpro and Armada Registered in the United States and other countries. Intel and Pentium are set forth in the... U.S. Nothing herein should be trademarks of any kind and is subject to change without warranty of their respective companies. Evo, iPAQ and SoftPaq are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. All other countries.
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... 1 have been tested include: • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N1005 • Evo Notebook N1000 • Evo Notebook N800 • Evo Notebook N610c • Evo Notebook N600c • Evo Notebook N410c • Evo Notebook N400c • Evo Notebook N200 • Evo Notebook N180 • Evo Notebook N160 • Evo Notebook N115 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 Installation tips for Service Pack 1 When installing Service Pack 1, Compaq recommends the following considerations be...
... 1 have been tested include: • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N1005 • Evo Notebook N1000 • Evo Notebook N800 • Evo Notebook N610c • Evo Notebook N600c • Evo Notebook N410c • Evo Notebook N400c • Evo Notebook N200 • Evo Notebook N180 • Evo Notebook N160 • Evo Notebook N115 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 Installation tips for Service Pack 1 When installing Service Pack 1, Compaq recommends the following considerations be...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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.... Subsequently, the autoplay menu appears and either removed or not functional from the autoplay menu after applying the SP update available on Compaq Evo Notebooks 4 Known Anomalies Roxio Easy CD Creator Anomaly: Roxio Easy CD Creator V5.30 B might hang during file copy. Systems Affected: All... Evo notebooks using WinDVD or other third party media playback software. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on the Roxio website at www.roxio.com. Description: Normally...
.... Subsequently, the autoplay menu appears and either removed or not functional from the autoplay menu after applying the SP update available on Compaq Evo Notebooks 4 Known Anomalies Roxio Easy CD Creator Anomaly: Roxio Easy CD Creator V5.30 B might hang during file copy. Systems Affected: All... Evo notebooks using WinDVD or other third party media playback software. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on the Roxio website at www.roxio.com. Description: Normally...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... properties page. • WEP Key indexing range has changed . Description: When performing a clean install of Windows XP on Compaq Evo Notebooks 5 Device Manager Anomaly: Devices cannot be disabled through Device Manager. Description: Several changes with WLAN adapters. 17A8-0902A-WWEN Systems Affected...: Evo Notebook N410c and N610c models Resolution: There is currently no resolution for entering WEP keys has changed from 0 through 3 to ...
... properties page. • WEP Key indexing range has changed . Description: When performing a clean install of Windows XP on Compaq Evo Notebooks 5 Device Manager Anomaly: Devices cannot be disabled through Device Manager. Description: Several changes with WLAN adapters. 17A8-0902A-WWEN Systems Affected...: Evo Notebook N410c and N610c models Resolution: There is currently no resolution for entering WEP keys has changed from 0 through 3 to ...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...to install the new System ROM BIOS. For details see Space Requirements for the Service Pack listed in Table 1 and on the Compaq Web site for the latest complete list of Windows XP. Cross check the revision described in the previous step with the release ...8226; Operating system reliability • Security, including the latest updates for instructions if no OS is installed.) 2. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of available software updates. 17A8-0902A-WWEN...
...to install the new System ROM BIOS. For details see Space Requirements for the Service Pack listed in Table 1 and on the Compaq Web site for the latest complete list of Windows XP. Cross check the revision described in the previous step with the release ...8226; Operating system reliability • Security, including the latest updates for instructions if no OS is installed.) 2. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of available software updates. 17A8-0902A-WWEN...
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Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows XP Model Evo N1005 Evo N1000 Evo N800 Evo N610c Evo N600c Evo N410c Evo N400c Evo N200 Evo N180 Evo N160 Evo N115 Armada M700 Armada E500 Armada M300 ROM Family (if applicable) ROM Version - This method presents the user with Microsoft ...does not automatically open when you to download or to save it to Install Service Pack 1." E.12 - Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from a command prompt type d:\XPSP1.exe where...
Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows XP Model Evo N1005 Evo N1000 Evo N800 Evo N610c Evo N600c Evo N410c Evo N400c Evo N200 Evo N180 Evo N160 Evo N115 Armada M700 Armada E500 Armada M300 ROM Family (if applicable) ROM Version - This method presents the user with Microsoft ...does not automatically open when you to download or to save it to Install Service Pack 1." E.12 - Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from a command prompt type d:\XPSP1.exe where...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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The Service Pack 1 files that are part of updates for Microsoft Windows XP. So, if you are a collection of this CD to Install Windows XP and Service Pack 1 The integrated service pack includes the original Windows XP product integrated with the Service Pack 1 files. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 8 Using the Integrated Installation Method to install Windows XP, you use this integrated service pack are also automatically installing SP1. 17A8-0902A-WWEN
The Service Pack 1 files that are part of updates for Microsoft Windows XP. So, if you are a collection of this CD to Install Windows XP and Service Pack 1 The integrated service pack includes the original Windows XP product integrated with the Service Pack 1 files. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 8 Using the Integrated Installation Method to install Windows XP, you use this integrated service pack are also automatically installing SP1. 17A8-0902A-WWEN
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro and Armada computers are included on Compaq Evo Notebooks 9 Software Delivery Delivery methods for software updates available for Compaq commercial computers include: • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for driver and...
Key drivers and utilities for Deskpro and Armada computers are included on Compaq Evo Notebooks 9 Software Delivery Delivery methods for software updates available for Compaq commercial computers include: • Compaq Support Software CD • Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Compaq Support Software CD The Compaq Support Software CD (SSCD) includes updated drivers and utilities for driver and...