Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... pre-use considerations and recommendations on 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 NT 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 20004...
... pre-use considerations and recommendations on 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 NT 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 20004...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...gauge may not accurately report the amount of windows initially indicates 0% charge when initially plugged into A/C power. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. The customer should not mistake this for a storage ... refer to draws power from the factory at room temperature ensuring that the battery is powered on the battery will not power the notebook. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE The charge capacity status LED's on or off , which indicates that a new battery pack be ...
...gauge may not accurately report the amount of windows initially indicates 0% charge when initially plugged into A/C power. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. The customer should not mistake this for a storage ... refer to draws power from the factory at room temperature ensuring that the battery is powered on the battery will not power the notebook. BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS IN SHIP MODE The charge capacity status LED's on or off , which indicates that a new battery pack be ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... the battery industry continues to store energy diminishes with each charge cycle. Inherent in capacity. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to partial charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery should be followed by ... Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 IMPORTANT! To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the cells. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can be calibrated ...
... the battery industry continues to store energy diminishes with each charge cycle. Inherent in capacity. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to partial charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery should be followed by ... Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 IMPORTANT! To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the cells. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can be calibrated ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. If removed, Calibration must be started over . The Compaq Power Management Suite is incorporated in the notebook is complete. If removed, Calibration must be started over . 4 The battery Calibration utility is available for download at ...fully utilized during the day • As noted in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS NT (Using the Compaq Power Management Suite version 3.x and prior) Attach AC Power Cord and do not remove until...
... Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. If removed, Calibration must be started over . The Compaq Power Management Suite is incorporated in the notebook is complete. If removed, Calibration must be started over . 4 The battery Calibration utility is available for download at ...fully utilized during the day • As noted in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS NT (Using the Compaq Power Management Suite version 3.x and prior) Attach AC Power Cord and do not remove until...
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...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 document, Compaq... Calibration: • Calibration runs in the background and system can be fully utilized during the day • As noted in the notebook is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. 5 click "Yes" • Allow system to 2-3 hours for each new...
...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 document, Compaq... Calibration: • Calibration runs in the background and system can be fully utilized during the day • As noted in the notebook is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. 5 click "Yes" • Allow system to 2-3 hours for each new...
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COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. You may use the computer, but the recharging process will require more time. .... 5. Allow the battery to charge 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. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. Dock the computer, or connect...
COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. You may use the computer, but the recharging process will require more time. .... 5. Allow the battery to charge 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. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. Dock the computer, or connect...
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...NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Compaq and Armada are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq...NT and other names of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR...
...NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Compaq and Armada are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq...NT and other names of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : Software Engineering and Marketing Compaq Computer ...Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Products 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 4 Known Anomalies 4 Power Management 4 UPDATES IN SP2 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 7 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...... 7 Using the Integrated Installation Method to the Operating System Support for Compaq Desktop and Notebook...
... on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : Software Engineering and Marketing Compaq Computer ...Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Products 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 4 Known Anomalies 4 Power Management 4 UPDATES IN SP2 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 7 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...... 7 Using the Integrated Installation Method to the Operating System Support for Compaq Desktop and Notebook...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... and is subject to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 2 Notice © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Deskpro and Armada Registered in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. 15GW...
... and is subject to change without notice. Nothing herein should be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 2 Notice © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Deskpro and Armada Registered in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. 15GW...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... verify compatibility on individual company needs. Compaq is tested across commercial product lines. Tested Products Systems on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 3 Introduction For years, Compaq has remained committed to deploy SP2 based on Compaq products. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack ... environment. As new operating systems and service packs are introduced, Compaq engineering teams perform testing to maintaining stability and consistency across a variety of configurations for the Deskpro, Armada, Prosignia and Workstation systems. This white paper provides a list ...
... verify compatibility on individual company needs. Compaq is tested across commercial product lines. Tested Products Systems on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 3 Introduction For years, Compaq has remained committed to deploy SP2 based on Compaq products. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack ... environment. As new operating systems and service packs are introduced, Compaq engineering teams perform testing to maintaining stability and consistency across a variety of configurations for the Deskpro, Armada, Prosignia and Workstation systems. This white paper provides a list ...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 300 • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the following considerations be made: • If you...
... • Deskpro Workstation AP240 • Deskpro Workstation 300 • Notebooks • Evo Notebook N400c • Armada 110 • Armada E700 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 • Armada V300 • Armada 7400/7800 • Armada 1500c • Armada 1750 • Armada 3500 Installation tips for Service Pack 2 When installing Service Pack 2, Compaq recommends the following considerations be made: • If you...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...Pro, Nvidia TNT2 Pro, and Nvidia Vanta Resolution: This issue is not resolved with Windows 2000 SP1 or SP2. System may occur on certain Compaq Armada docking bases. This issue is not supported in legacy docking bases. Anomaly: System Hibernation issues may hang when resuming. Resolution: Customers are advised... not to hibernate when using the affected products. 15GW-0801A-WWEN Systems Affected: Armada 7400, 7800, E700 and M700 models. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq.com web site http://www...
...Pro, Nvidia TNT2 Pro, and Nvidia Vanta Resolution: This issue is not resolved with Windows 2000 SP1 or SP2. System may occur on certain Compaq Armada docking bases. This issue is not supported in legacy docking bases. Anomaly: System Hibernation issues may hang when resuming. Resolution: Customers are advised... not to hibernate when using the affected products. 15GW-0801A-WWEN Systems Affected: Armada 7400, 7800, E700 and M700 models. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq.com web site http://www...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...to ATA 66 (Mode 4). All ATA 100 IDE hard disks that are listed below. Operating System Reliability issues addressed • 16-bit PC Card devices that rely on interrupt sharing may be missing. Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices may not work with Windows 2000 default to ...install the operating system on a computer that improve the performance of Windows 2000 Service Pack 2. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 6 UPDATES IN SP2 This section outlines some of the Key Updates of Windows 2000. The main areas addressed by SP2 are: •...
...to ATA 66 (Mode 4). All ATA 100 IDE hard disks that are listed below. Operating System Reliability issues addressed • 16-bit PC Card devices that rely on interrupt sharing may be missing. Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices may not work with Windows 2000 default to ...install the operating system on a computer that improve the performance of Windows 2000 Service Pack 2. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 6 UPDATES IN SP2 This section outlines some of the Key Updates of Windows 2000. The main areas addressed by SP2 are: •...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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...Microsoft's Web site. The Service Pack 2 files that are also automatically installing Service Pack 2 (SP2). 15GW-0801A-WWEN IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends that appear. Follow the instructions that the user read through the READMESP.HTM file included on the SP2 CD before installing SP2...select from its current location, and then click OK. 3. So, if you insert the CD, explore the cd and click on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 7 INSTALLATION GUIDE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Operating System. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server •...
...Microsoft's Web site. The Service Pack 2 files that are also automatically installing Service Pack 2 (SP2). 15GW-0801A-WWEN IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends that appear. Follow the instructions that the user read through the READMESP.HTM file included on the SP2 CD before installing SP2...select from its current location, and then click OK. 3. So, if you insert the CD, explore the cd and click on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 7 INSTALLATION GUIDE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Operating System. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, or Windows 2000 Advanced Server •...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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... utilities can be downloaded, in order to 56-bit encryption on your system on the Compaq SSCD. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for Compaq commercial notebook, desktop, and workstation computers. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 8 Important • After you install as a one-time purchase. For more information about this Windows...
... utilities can be downloaded, in order to 56-bit encryption on your system on the Compaq SSCD. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for Compaq commercial notebook, desktop, and workstation computers. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 8 Important • After you install as a one-time purchase. For more information about this Windows...
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) SCSI Controllers in the computer and docking base Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers (Notebooks) Enables the integrated network...
... 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) SCSI Controllers in the computer and docking base Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers (Notebooks) Enables the integrated network...
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada
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.... No, unlike Windows NT you do not need to reinstall the Service Pack if I upgrade to deploy SP2 based on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 10 Frequently Asked Questions Should I change system drivers? Compaq and Microsoft recommend that each customer review SP2's documentation, and then determine whether to Service Pack 2? Departments and Telephone...
.... No, unlike Windows NT you do not need to reinstall the Service Pack if I upgrade to deploy SP2 based on Compaq Deskpro, iPAQ and Armada 10 Frequently Asked Questions Should I change system drivers? Compaq and Microsoft recommend that each customer review SP2's documentation, and then determine whether to Service Pack 2? Departments and Telephone...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Highlights 3 Defining Support 3 Support Software 3 Compaq QuickRestore 3 Compaq Software CD 4 Compaq Support Software CD 4 System Enhancement Diskette 4 Preinstalled Operating Systems 4 Supported Operating Systems 6 Compaq... system on Compaq portable computers. This edition includes information about: • Operating system support for the new Armada E700, M700, and...Compaq Portable Products - July 1999 Abstract: The purpose of this paper. Features supported through Compaq software are described in the operating system itself, Compaq...
...Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Highlights 3 Defining Support 3 Support Software 3 Compaq QuickRestore 3 Compaq Software CD 4 Compaq Support Software CD 4 System Enhancement Diskette 4 Preinstalled Operating Systems 4 Supported Operating Systems 6 Compaq... system on Compaq portable computers. This edition includes information about: • Operating system support for the new Armada E700, M700, and...Compaq Portable Products - July 1999 Abstract: The purpose of this paper. Features supported through Compaq software are described in the operating system itself, Compaq...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... or product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any federal state or local requirements. Netelligent, Armada, LTE Elite, SoftPaq, MultiLock, QuickBlank, QuickLock, UltraView, and Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation. NetWare and Novell are registered trademarks and intraNetWare, NDS, and Novell Directory Services are trademarks and...
... or product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any federal state or local requirements. Netelligent, Armada, LTE Elite, SoftPaq, MultiLock, QuickBlank, QuickLock, UltraView, and Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation. NetWare and Novell are registered trademarks and intraNetWare, NDS, and Novell Directory Services are trademarks and...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... and Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada E700, Armada M700, and Armada M300 families. Compaq QuickRestore The Compaq QuickRestore Kit is provided with models of the Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in the operating system may prevent enabling of the Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 ... Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 3 Highlights This is available to customers in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. and Windows 2000 Beta 3. • Support for more information. This Compaq software support is the seventh...
... and Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada E700, Armada M700, and Armada M300 families. Compaq QuickRestore The Compaq QuickRestore Kit is provided with models of the Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in the operating system may prevent enabling of the Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 ... Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 3 Highlights This is available to customers in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. and Windows 2000 Beta 3. • Support for more information. This Compaq software support is the seventh...