Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... 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 3 CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER...
... 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 3 CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...year at room temperature ensuring that the battery is charged when it reaches the end user. NOTE: You can operate the computer; For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C... power until the battery pack has been calibrated. however, the battery gauge may not accurately report the amount of windows ...
...year at room temperature ensuring that the battery is charged when it reaches the end user. NOTE: You can operate the computer; For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C... power until the battery pack has been calibrated. however, the battery gauge may not accurately report the amount of windows ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... days to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of accurately measuring a battery's charge capacity. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can be calibrated The battery can be calibrated using one of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3
... days to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of accurately measuring a battery's charge capacity. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can be calibrated The battery can be calibrated using one of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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..., allowing the computer to : • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management / Battery Calibration tab (or use the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below for the appropriate OS. Go to be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on all Armada notebooks. Status box reports "Calibrating" • Allow system to Calibrate • Click on...
..., allowing the computer to : • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management / Battery Calibration tab (or use the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below for the appropriate OS. Go to be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on all Armada notebooks. Status box reports "Calibrating" • Allow system to Calibrate • Click on...
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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...power. 3. Allow the computer to charge again to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. Set the system to 100% as in the ... off. 5. 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. Check the current battery capacity level by clicking Start > Shut Down...
...power. 3. Allow the computer to charge again to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. Set the system to 100% as in the ... off. 5. 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. Check the current battery capacity level by clicking Start > Shut Down...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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All rights reserved. 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 ...names of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ...
All rights reserved. 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 ...names of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...that is used in select Armada docking station models 3Com Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables the internal modem device on select E700 and M700 models Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI Drivers Enables Compaq/Adaptec Ultra160(29160 and 29160N...Notebooks) Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Video Drivers (ATI, Intel, Matrox, NVIDIA) Enables the video hardware Remote Management Enables system administrators to update client ROM and setup over the network Security Management (Notebooks) Allows users to access Compaq security options Synaptics TouchPad Driver (Notebooks...
...that is used in select Armada docking station models 3Com Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Enables the internal modem device on select E700 and M700 models Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI Drivers Enables Compaq/Adaptec Ultra160(29160 and 29160N...Notebooks) Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection Video Drivers (ATI, Intel, Matrox, NVIDIA) Enables the video hardware Remote Management Enables system administrators to update client ROM and setup over the network Security Management (Notebooks) Allows users to access Compaq security options Synaptics TouchPad Driver (Notebooks...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... MultiBay hot swapping is offered on the Armada 6500, E700, M700, and M300. 30 For the Armada 7800, Armada 7400 and Armada 1700 RingCentral Fax is not available for Windows 2000, but enhanced through Compaq value-added software or firmware. Refer to the white paper titled Armada 7400 and 7800 Battery Calibration for more information. 35 Refer to...
... MultiBay hot swapping is offered on the Armada 6500, E700, M700, and M300. 30 For the Armada 7800, Armada 7400 and Armada 1700 RingCentral Fax is not available for Windows 2000, but enhanced through Compaq value-added software or firmware. Refer to the white paper titled Armada 7400 and 7800 Battery Calibration for more information. 35 Refer to...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...Service Pack 4 is only necessary to Table 7 for general information on most models within the LTE 5000 and Armada families. Information on Compaq portable computer certifications can be found on the Microsoft Web site at shutdown44 Standby and hibernation support Power conservation timers...Pack 3 and Service Pack 4. Refer to install the latest Service Pack. Compaq Value Added Features under Windows NT 4.0 Feature Category Power Management Supported PC Cards Description System tray accessible battery status Power off at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl. Operating System Support...
...Service Pack 4 is only necessary to Table 7 for general information on most models within the LTE 5000 and Armada families. Information on Compaq portable computer certifications can be found on the Microsoft Web site at shutdown44 Standby and hibernation support Power conservation timers...Pack 3 and Service Pack 4. Refer to install the latest Service Pack. Compaq Value Added Features under Windows NT 4.0 Feature Category Power Management Supported PC Cards Description System tray accessible battery status Power off at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl. Operating System Support...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... in the test labs on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 46 LAN and SCSI PC Cards that have committed to hot swapping of Windows 2000 before actual release. Compaq provided equipment from portables to servers in the Deployment...deployment of CD-ROM, DVD, floppy drives, and batteries in the Deployment Program. Cards known to offer this combined research and first-hand experience, Compaq continues to Windows 2000 - Microsoft initiated the Deployment Program for Multifunction PC Cards APM 1.2 Compliant Standby and hibernation with its ...
... in the test labs on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 46 LAN and SCSI PC Cards that have committed to hot swapping of Windows 2000 before actual release. Compaq provided equipment from portables to servers in the Deployment...deployment of CD-ROM, DVD, floppy drives, and batteries in the Deployment Program. Cards known to offer this combined research and first-hand experience, Compaq continues to Windows 2000 - Microsoft initiated the Deployment Program for Multifunction PC Cards APM 1.2 Compliant Standby and hibernation with its ...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...the OS control power management allows better power management of MultiBay devices (CD-ROM, floppy, DVD, LS-120, battery) and PC Cards for Compaq Portable Products 16 Table 9. allows multiple monitors with Windows 2000 is required to play MPEG movie clips52. Support for .... 50 Requires ACPI support in Windows NT. 52 Additional software not provided with different resolutions and refresh rates. Battery management features allow hot swapping of Armada product families that takes application usage into a single partition. Multiple monitors - Allows a mobile user to move...
...the OS control power management allows better power management of MultiBay devices (CD-ROM, floppy, DVD, LS-120, battery) and PC Cards for Compaq Portable Products 16 Table 9. allows multiple monitors with Windows 2000 is required to play MPEG movie clips52. Support for .... 50 Requires ACPI support in Windows NT. 52 Additional software not provided with different resolutions and refresh rates. Battery management features allow hot swapping of Armada product families that takes application usage into a single partition. Multiple monitors - Allows a mobile user to move...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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...third-party software not provided by Compaq. 33 Requires third-party software application not provided by Compaq. 34 The Battery Calibration utility allows Armada 7400 and 7800 users with high-capacity SMART batteries to the white paper titled DVD Software Support for Compaq Armada Portables. 36 DVD movie players... hot swapping is offered on the Armada 6500, E700, M700, and M300. 29 MultiBay hot swapping is offered on the Armada 6500, E700, M700, and M300. 30 For the Armada 7800, Armada 7400 and Armada 1700 RingCentral Fax is currently being used on the Armada 7300 and 7700 families.
...third-party software not provided by Compaq. 33 Requires third-party software application not provided by Compaq. 34 The Battery Calibration utility allows Armada 7400 and 7800 users with high-capacity SMART batteries to the white paper titled DVD Software Support for Compaq Armada Portables. 36 DVD movie players... hot swapping is offered on the Armada 6500, E700, M700, and M300. 29 MultiBay hot swapping is offered on the Armada 6500, E700, M700, and M300. 30 For the Armada 7800, Armada 7400 and Armada 1700 RingCentral Fax is currently being used on the Armada 7300 and 7700 families.
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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... features and support for new hardware technologies over its predecessor, Windows NT 3.51. However, Compaq software enhancements do extend functionality and provide mobile users with Service Pack 3, Service Pack 4, and...Armada Software Overview and Armada Pre-install Refresh white papers available for Windows NT 4.0. Refer to Table 2 for information on the Microsoft Web site at shutdown44 Standby and hibernation support Power conservation timers FAT16 hibernation support under Windows NT 4.0 Feature Category Power Management Supported PC Cards Description System tray accessible battery...
... features and support for new hardware technologies over its predecessor, Windows NT 3.51. However, Compaq software enhancements do extend functionality and provide mobile users with Service Pack 3, Service Pack 4, and...Armada Software Overview and Armada Pre-install Refresh white papers available for Windows NT 4.0. Refer to Table 2 for information on the Microsoft Web site at shutdown44 Standby and hibernation support Power conservation timers FAT16 hibernation support under Windows NT 4.0 Feature Category Power Management Supported PC Cards Description System tray accessible battery...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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... is not available on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 46 LAN and SCSI PC Cards that increase reliability, improve manageability, and result in a lower total cost of ownership. Compaq provided equipment from portables to servers in the ...swapping of CD-ROM, DVD, floppy drives, and batteries in Microsoft proof-of-concept laboratories to delivery and support. Microsoft initiated the Deployment Program for Multifunction PC Cards APM 1.2 Compliant Standby and hibernation with PC Cards Socket Power Management Configuration on card insertion Automatic ...
... is not available on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 46 LAN and SCSI PC Cards that increase reliability, improve manageability, and result in a lower total cost of ownership. Compaq provided equipment from portables to servers in the ...swapping of CD-ROM, DVD, floppy drives, and batteries in Microsoft proof-of-concept laboratories to delivery and support. Microsoft initiated the Deployment Program for Multifunction PC Cards APM 1.2 Compliant Standby and hibernation with PC Cards Socket Power Management Configuration on card insertion Automatic ...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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... and undocking for ACPI platforms. Hot swapping of MultiBay devices (CD-ROM, floppy, DVD, LS-120, battery) and PC Cards for Industry Standards Intellimirror Improved MultiMedia Native DVD support, allowing customers to take network resources offline then synchronize...batteries, tools to maximize battery life, and the ability to Table 6 for Compaq Portable Products 16 Table 9. Refer to save data before the battery is fully drained. New Hardware Support Plug and Play support. USB support. Having the OS control power management allows better power management of Armada...
... and undocking for ACPI platforms. Hot swapping of MultiBay devices (CD-ROM, floppy, DVD, LS-120, battery) and PC Cards for Industry Standards Intellimirror Improved MultiMedia Native DVD support, allowing customers to take network resources offline then synchronize...batteries, tools to maximize battery life, and the ability to Table 6 for Compaq Portable Products 16 Table 9. Refer to save data before the battery is fully drained. New Hardware Support Plug and Play support. USB support. Having the OS control power management allows better power management of Armada...
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 many short charge...
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 many short charge...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... warranty statements accompanying such products. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Compaq shall not be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of any kind and is subject to change without notice. Armada Notebook Battery Calibration prepared by Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications First Edition (April 2001) 2 Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN...
... warranty statements accompanying such products. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Compaq shall not be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of any kind and is subject to change without notice. Armada Notebook Battery Calibration prepared by Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications First Edition (April 2001) 2 Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... instead take real-time measurements of battery capacity at an estimated remaining capacity. BATTERY CALIBRATION The battery calibration utility simplifies the battery calibration process by clicking Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in technology, battery technology companies and computer manufacturers continue to...can also press Fn + F7 to face the difficult task of defining newer methods for more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. To help meet this feature, the calibration utility will need to...
... instead take real-time measurements of battery capacity at an estimated remaining capacity. BATTERY CALIBRATION The battery calibration utility simplifies the battery calibration process by clicking Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in technology, battery technology companies and computer manufacturers continue to...can also press Fn + F7 to face the difficult task of defining newer methods for more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. To help meet this feature, the calibration utility will need to...
Compaq Armada E700 Series Reference Guide
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...general household waste. In North America, dispose of battery packs or internal batteries by a Compaq authorized dealer using the public collection system or returning them to a reclamation facility where the metals are recycled. Dispose of the Compaq battery recycling program. You will be replaced only by... taking advantage of or recycle them by using the Compaq spare part for more information. WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or burns...
...general household waste. In North America, dispose of battery packs or internal batteries by a Compaq authorized dealer using the public collection system or returning them to a reclamation facility where the metals are recycled. Dispose of the Compaq battery recycling program. You will be replaced only by... taking advantage of or recycle them by using the Compaq spare part for more information. WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or burns...