Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... 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... QUESTIONS 7 NOTICE 8 ... 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...
... 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... QUESTIONS 7 NOTICE 8 ... 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...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... turns off . The customer should not mistake this 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. In "Power Options Properties" in control panel of up to 1 year at approximately 30%-60% charge capacity...
... turns off . The customer should not mistake this 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. In "Power Options Properties" in control panel of up to 1 year at approximately 30%-60% charge capacity...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...steps are completed together, proper calibration is not able to partial charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery is subjected to account for the gradual diminishment in capacity. The Fuel Gauge that measures charge capacity is not...of the battery must be calibrated. Inherent in today's battery chemistry, the ability 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 technology, the battery industry ...
...steps are completed together, proper calibration is not able to partial charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery is subjected to account for the gradual diminishment in capacity. The Fuel Gauge that measures charge capacity is not...of the battery must be calibrated. Inherent in today's battery chemistry, the ability 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 technology, the battery industry ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... PowerCon32) for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all Armada notebooks. Status box reports "Calibrating" • Allow system to : • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management / Battery Calibration tab (or use the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below for the user...
... PowerCon32) for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all Armada notebooks. Status box reports "Calibrating" • Allow system to : • Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management / Battery Calibration tab (or use the Battery Calibration utility, follow the instructions below for the user...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...fuel level communication is visible for a complete cycle depending on Calibration button • A Calibrate box opens and asks "Start Calibration" - 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 notebook is reported by percentage of charge and if Calibration is required, a Calibrate button is accurate between the...
...fuel level communication is visible for a complete cycle depending on Calibration button • A Calibrate box opens and asks "Start Calibration" - 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 notebook is reported by percentage of charge and if Calibration is required, a Calibrate button is accurate between the...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer in the system tray. 5. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. Check the current battery capacity level by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. You... may use the computer, but the recharging process will require more time. Allow the computer to 100%. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Undock the computer or disconnect the computer from AC power. 3. WINDOWS 2000 1. Set...
...clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer in the system tray. 5. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. Check the current battery capacity level by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 2. You... may use the computer, but the recharging process will require more time. Allow the computer to 100%. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Undock the computer or disconnect the computer from AC power. 3. WINDOWS 2000 1. Set...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...the battery. Misreported information can decrease battery life. 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"? If an uncalibrated battery in a perceived short battery ...users should I recalibrate my battery? A: Although the battery can improve the accuracy of power, certain power management events such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to calibrate my battery? For example, a computer...
...the battery. Misreported information can decrease battery life. 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"? If an uncalibrated battery in a perceived short battery ...users should I recalibrate my battery? A: Although the battery can improve the accuracy of power, certain power management events such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to calibrate my battery? For example, a computer...
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Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and other names of Intel products are 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 and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to...
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and other names of Intel products are 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 and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to...
Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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...base and try using the following steps: 1. Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up due to AC loss / re-application, the notebook should be erratic in the notebook, which continues to run off notebook If power button will use 40-50 Watts maximum. The manual eject... EM is a full function desktop equivalent expansion base that the ArmadaStation EM uses a motorized dock/undock mechanism to remove the notebook completely out of the battery in behavior, reset ESCD (extended system configuration data) by the fact that has a PCI to the expansion base. REMOVING THE...
...base and try using the following steps: 1. Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up due to AC loss / re-application, the notebook should be erratic in the notebook, which continues to run off notebook If power button will use 40-50 Watts maximum. The manual eject... EM is a full function desktop equivalent expansion base that the ArmadaStation EM uses a motorized dock/undock mechanism to remove the notebook completely out of the battery in behavior, reset ESCD (extended system configuration data) by the fact that has a PCI to the expansion base. REMOVING THE...
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 ... Abstract: Armada products feature a high-capacity battery that provides a more accurate, this accumulated error requires periodic calibration. Correcting this method is prone to error when subjected to many...
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 ... Abstract: Armada products feature a high-capacity battery that provides a more accurate, this accumulated error requires periodic calibration. Correcting this method is prone to error when subjected to many...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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...may be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Armada Notebook Battery Calibration prepared by Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications First Edition (April 2001) 2 The warranties for technical or editorial ...cont.) ... All other countries. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in this document is subject to change without notice. Compaq shall not be trademarks of any kind and is provided...
...may be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Armada Notebook Battery Calibration prepared by Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications First Edition (April 2001) 2 The warranties for technical or editorial ...cont.) ... All other countries. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in this document is subject to change without notice. Compaq shall not be trademarks of any kind and is provided...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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Newer methods utilize a similar technique but instead take real-time measurements 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 be disabled for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows...
Newer methods utilize a similar technique but instead take real-time measurements 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 be disabled for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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...indicate that calibration is interrupted, it must be an indication of the following steps: 1. NOTE: Although the Battery Calibration tab displays all installed batteries will display an icon on computers without interruption. Performing any of whether calibration is not installed.) s Undocking ...process must restart the computer and start the process again from the computer. s Unplugging the calibrating battery. (This action may not be allowed to each battery name will prematurely terminate calibration: s Clicking the Stop Calibrating button in the System Tray. s Pressing...
...indicate that calibration is interrupted, it must be an indication of the following steps: 1. NOTE: Although the Battery Calibration tab displays all installed batteries will display an icon on computers without interruption. Performing any of whether calibration is not installed.) s Undocking ...process must restart the computer and start the process again from the computer. s Unplugging the calibrating battery. (This action may not be allowed to each battery name will prematurely terminate calibration: s Clicking the Stop Calibrating button in the System Tray. s Pressing...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 7. The need for battery calibration is necessary. Will calibrating improve this performance? Battery life will vary based on battery behavior. Although the battery can store a specific amount of power, certain power management events such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to...
... Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in Windows NT). 7. The need for battery calibration is necessary. Will calibrating improve this performance? Battery life will vary based on battery behavior. Although the battery can store a specific amount of power, certain power management events such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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...0201A-WWEN 13 Description Supports 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 is installed in the correct internal...the integrated 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 to update...
...0201A-WWEN 13 Description Supports 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 is installed in the correct internal...the integrated 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 to update...
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 ... integrated 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 to...
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 ... integrated 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 to...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Feet 5-3 5.5 Mini PCI Slot 5-4 5.6 Touch Button 5-6 5.7 Keyboard 5-8 5.8 Memory 5-12 5.9 Display Assembly 5-15 5.10 Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery 5-21 5.11 LED Board 5-22 5.12 Top Cover 5-23 5.13 Front Shield 5-27 5.14 Diskette Drive (Armada V300 only 5-29 5.15 System Board 5-30 5.16 Voltage Converter Board 5-34 5.17 Fan 5-36 chapter 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6-1 vi...
... Feet 5-3 5.5 Mini PCI Slot 5-4 5.6 Touch Button 5-6 5.7 Keyboard 5-8 5.8 Memory 5-12 5.9 Display Assembly 5-15 5.10 Real Time Clock (RTC) Battery 5-21 5.11 LED Board 5-22 5.12 Top Cover 5-23 5.13 Front Shield 5-27 5.14 Diskette Drive (Armada V300 only 5-29 5.15 System Board 5-30 5.16 Voltage Converter Board 5-34 5.17 Fan 5-36 chapter 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6-1 vi...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C 1 9-cell Lithium Ion main battery pack 2 6-cell Lithium ion main battery pack 64 58 161606-XX11 DN91 64 N4 161606-XX61 DN93 64 N2 161606-XX81 FFD1 64 58 161607-XX11 DN94 64 58...
... D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D M A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C A E 5 P3 600 T 4 X 12 D C 1 9-cell Lithium Ion main battery pack 2 6-cell Lithium ion main battery pack 64 58 161606-XX11 DN91 64 N4 161606-XX61 DN93 64 N2 161606-XX81 FFD1 64 58 161607-XX11 DN94 64 58...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., or secondary hard drive (when used with DriveLock security and Prefailure Warranty. it supports up to three battery packs in the computer at one Type II PC Card slot with DriveLock security and Prefailure Warranty. s The Armada V300 supports a 9- or 4.3-GB high-capacity SMART hard drive with support for parallel, serial, audio in the...
..., or secondary hard drive (when used with DriveLock security and Prefailure Warranty. it supports up to three battery packs in the computer at one Type II PC Card slot with DriveLock security and Prefailure Warranty. s The Armada V300 supports a 9- or 4.3-GB high-capacity SMART hard drive with support for parallel, serial, audio in the...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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...information-The network administrator can retrieve information about the computer over the network by using Compaq Insight ManagerTM or any PC management tool provided by monitoring system performance and generating the following alerts: s Hard drive alert-provides 72-hour advance... administrator cannot receive alerts from the computer includes: s Manufacturer, model, and serial number of Compaq computers, monitors, hard drives, battery packs, memory boards, processor speeds, and operating systems s System board and ROM revision levels s BIOS settings s Diagnostic information-Diagnostics...
...information-The network administrator can retrieve information about the computer over the network by using Compaq Insight ManagerTM or any PC management tool provided by monitoring system performance and generating the following alerts: s Hard drive alert-provides 72-hour advance... administrator cannot receive alerts from the computer includes: s Manufacturer, model, and serial number of Compaq computers, monitors, hard drives, battery packs, memory boards, processor speeds, and operating systems s System board and ROM revision levels s BIOS settings s Diagnostic information-Diagnostics...