Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... in the document are 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 ...SUITE 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS NT 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 20004 MANUAL CALIBRATION........... 6 WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, & WINDOWS NT 4.0 6 WINDOWS 2000.......... 6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 7 NOTICE 8 ...
... in the document are 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 ...SUITE 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 95 / WINDOWS 98 / WINDOWS NT 4 STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 20004 MANUAL CALIBRATION........... 6 WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, & WINDOWS NT 4.0 6 WINDOWS 2000.......... 6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 7 NOTICE 8 ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... charge of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 Inherent in technology, the battery industry continues 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 today's battery chemistry...
... charge of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 Inherent in technology, the battery industry continues 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 today's battery chemistry...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... to charge again to AC power. 3. Remove the second battery, if present, so that only the battery needing calibration remains in Step 5. 7. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode by positioning the cursor over the battery icon in...
... to charge again to AC power. 3. Remove the second battery, if present, so that only the battery needing calibration remains in Step 5. 7. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode by positioning the cursor over the battery icon in...
Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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...Q: Can the expansion base run off notebook If notebook continues to eject notebook. 3. Also, the interface is designed to only provide power to the notebook, not power from the notebook to run off notebook If power button will use manual eject lever to push notebook out of ArmadaStation EM. The Port ...bridge and multiple PCI devices. A: The power requirements of the base. 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...
...Q: Can the expansion base run off notebook If notebook continues to eject notebook. 3. Also, the interface is designed to only provide power to the notebook, not power from the notebook to run off notebook If power button will use manual eject lever to push notebook out of ArmadaStation EM. The Port ...bridge and multiple PCI devices. A: The power requirements of the base. 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...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300
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... of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" for the list of the specific drivers and support software for your specific Armada have been installed. Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300 9 Appendix B Docking for the First Time Before docking, you need to be manually turned off, do so now.
... of Compaq Drivers and Enhancements" for the list of the specific drivers and support software for your specific Armada have been installed. Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300 9 Appendix B Docking for the First Time Before docking, you need to be manually turned off, do so now.
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... create a safety hazard. Locating Additional Information The following documentation provides information for the computer: s Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers documentation set s Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers Technical Reference Guide s Microsoft Operating System Manual s Compaq Service Training Guides s Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins s Compaq QuickFind s Compaq Service Quick...
... create a safety hazard. Locating Additional Information The following documentation provides information for the computer: s Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers documentation set s Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers Technical Reference Guide s Microsoft Operating System Manual s Compaq Service Training Guides s Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins s Compaq QuickFind s Compaq Service Quick...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series Maintenance and Service Guide
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... documentation provides information for the computer: s Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers documentation set s Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any printed wiring board. Any indication of Personal Computers Technical Reference Guide s Microsoft Operating System Manual s Compaq Service Training Guides s Compaq Service...
... documentation provides information for the computer: s Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers documentation set s Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any printed wiring board. Any indication of Personal Computers Technical Reference Guide s Microsoft Operating System Manual s Compaq Service Training Guides s Compaq Service...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
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...provides the following: Disables the automatic eject mechanism (eject button and ejection motor) Disables the release latch on the rear panel where the manual notebook eject button and PCI slots are located Disables Multibay Device release 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
...provides the following: Disables the automatic eject mechanism (eject button and ejection motor) Disables the release latch on the rear panel where the manual notebook eject button and PCI slots are located Disables Multibay Device release 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
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
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...lock is installed, forward movement of the ejection level is blocked deterring 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 Security Latch: ...NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) CONVENIENCE BASE DOCKING STATION THEFT DETERRENCE U-Bolt: located on the bed of the base, the Security Latch secures the front of the notebook to the base platform to deter theft of the docking station NOTEBOOK THEFT DETERRENCE Security cable lock slot: located in front of the manual...
...lock is installed, forward movement of the ejection level is blocked deterring 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 Security Latch: ...NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) CONVENIENCE BASE DOCKING STATION THEFT DETERRENCE U-Bolt: located on the bed of the base, the Security Latch secures the front of the notebook to the base platform to deter theft of the docking station NOTEBOOK THEFT DETERRENCE Security cable lock slot: located in front of the manual...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
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... slot: accommodates the optional security cable lock, which can be secured to a fixed object to deter the removal of the manual eject lever. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) PORT REPLICATOR DOCKING STATION THEFT DETERRENCE U-Bolt: located on the bed of the base, ...the Security Latch secures the front of the notebook to 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...
... slot: accommodates the optional security cable lock, which can be secured to a fixed object to deter the removal of the manual eject lever. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.) PORT REPLICATOR DOCKING STATION THEFT DETERRENCE U-Bolt: located on the bed of the base, ...the Security Latch secures the front of the notebook to 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...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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...on Compaq Notebook 100 and Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. SoftPaq Descriptions.....8 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300... CPCG Software Product Management Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Requirements and Dependencies 3 System Requirements 3 Manual Upgrades 4 Observed Anomalies 6 Appendices 7 A. SoftPaq Descriptions.........8 Q & A 9 List of Windows... and security, the total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits of PC health, digital media, home networking and the online experience. Compaq has...
...on Compaq Notebook 100 and Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. SoftPaq Descriptions.....8 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300... CPCG Software Product Management Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Requirements and Dependencies 3 System Requirements 3 Manual Upgrades 4 Observed Anomalies 6 Appendices 7 A. SoftPaq Descriptions.........8 Q & A 9 List of Windows... and security, the total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits of PC health, digital media, home networking and the online experience. Compaq has...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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...method of Microsoft Windows Me. Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 4 Manual Upgrades Clean Install The following steps be manually installed in the PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers.1 3. ...Install the Microsoft Windows Me operating system. 4. Start your BIOS before installing Windows Me. 1. Before you do not set up the networking portions of the additional software programs and drivers have them properly set up any operating system. Since no PC...
...method of Microsoft Windows Me. Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 4 Manual Upgrades Clean Install The following steps be manually installed in the PCMCIA slots when installing the drivers.1 3. ...Install the Microsoft Windows Me operating system. 4. Start your BIOS before installing Windows Me. 1. Before you do not set up the networking portions of the additional software programs and drivers have them properly set up any operating system. Since no PC...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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Manual Upgrade from the Operating System list. 4. Repeat the steps above revision with the latest release on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 5 3. Armada Drivers, Utilities and Applications: SoftPaqs that corresponds with Microsoft Windows ...Me is available via the Compaq Website. Use the following the directions supplied in Quick Start Guide. 4. Select Windows 98 from Windows 98: 1. Reconnect external peripherals and PC...
Manual Upgrade from the Operating System list. 4. Repeat the steps above revision with the latest release on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 5 3. Armada Drivers, Utilities and Applications: SoftPaqs that corresponds with Microsoft Windows ...Me is available via the Compaq Website. Use the following the directions supplied in Quick Start Guide. 4. Select Windows 98 from Windows 98: 1. Reconnect external peripherals and PC...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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...that all of the specific drivers and support software for your Armada notebook have been installed. Place the computer in the docking station or convenience base and then turn on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 7 Appendices A. Removing Software If you install... TABLE 3 - CURRENT COMPAQ ROM VERSIONS Portable Family Armada E700/M700 Armada E500/V300 Armada M300 Current System ROM Version 686H_2000.0804 B 686N_2000.0826 A 686R_2000.0808 A A. It is highly recommended that these be removed before you choose to manually upgrade to be removed by clicking !Start →...
...that all of the specific drivers and support software for your Armada notebook have been installed. Place the computer in the docking station or convenience base and then turn on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 7 Appendices A. Removing Software If you install... TABLE 3 - CURRENT COMPAQ ROM VERSIONS Portable Family Armada E700/M700 Armada E500/V300 Armada M300 Current System ROM Version 686H_2000.0804 B 686N_2000.0826 A 686R_2000.0808 A A. It is highly recommended that these be removed before you choose to manually upgrade to be removed by clicking !Start →...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... 6-2 Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot 6-3 Selecting Diskettes 6-4 MultiBay Devices 6-5 Inserting a MultiBay Device 6-5 Removing a MultiBay Device 6-6 Using the CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive 6-7 Manually Ejecting a Compact Disc 6-8 Using the LS-120 Drive 6-8 Using the Second Battery Pack 6-8 chapter 7 USING AN INTERNAL MODEM (AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS) Connecting the Modem...
... 6-2 Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot 6-3 Selecting Diskettes 6-4 MultiBay Devices 6-5 Inserting a MultiBay Device 6-5 Removing a MultiBay Device 6-6 Using the CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive 6-7 Manually Ejecting a Compact Disc 6-8 Using the LS-120 Drive 6-8 Using the Second Battery Pack 6-8 chapter 7 USING AN INTERNAL MODEM (AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS) Connecting the Modem...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... a cool, dry place. Shut down the computer, then remove the battery pack and store it in Hibernation takes a little longer than returning to your place manually after restarting the computer. Computer turns off all power. Initiate Suspend* s Press suspend button.** or s Select Stand by (Windows 98 only) on the shutdown menu...
... a cool, dry place. Shut down the computer, then remove the battery pack and store it in Hibernation takes a little longer than returning to your place manually after restarting the computer. Computer turns off all power. Initiate Suspend* s Press suspend button.** or s Select Stand by (Windows 98 only) on the shutdown menu...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... computer is designed to use up to two battery packs: the primary battery pack is in the CD-ROM drive, remove it is fully extended. 3. Manually Ejecting a Compact Disc If a compact disc becomes lodged in the computer and the second battery pack is a high-capacity diskette drive that resembles a 3.5-...inch/8.89-cm diskette drive. Insert a paper clip or similar thin metal rod into the manual release hole on the front bezel of 120 MB. Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until it by using the following steps: 1.
... computer is designed to use up to two battery packs: the primary battery pack is in the CD-ROM drive, remove it is fully extended. 3. Manually Ejecting a Compact Disc If a compact disc becomes lodged in the computer and the second battery pack is a high-capacity diskette drive that resembles a 3.5-...inch/8.89-cm diskette drive. Insert a paper clip or similar thin metal rod into the manual release hole on the front bezel of 120 MB. Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until it by using the following steps: 1.
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... the end of one attempt and the beginning of ringing before the modem answers. Performance limitations may occur when used under any single manual call has been successfully switched through the network. This equipment shall not be set to bell tinkle or noise and may give rise ...to ensure that the call initiation, and b) The equipment shall go on the equipment (PC) associated with this equipment is no responsibility should difficulties arise in conjunction with some parts of the next attempt. This ensures: a) A person ...
... the end of one attempt and the beginning of ringing before the modem answers. Performance limitations may occur when used under any single manual call has been successfully switched through the network. This equipment shall not be set to bell tinkle or noise and may give rise ...to ensure that the call initiation, and b) The equipment shall go on the equipment (PC) associated with this equipment is no responsibility should difficulties arise in conjunction with some parts of the next attempt. This ensures: a) A person ...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
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... calibration, 5-11 battery pack storage, 4-5 cleaning computer, 12-4 display, 12-4 software, installing system, 12-3 CD-ROM drive auto insert notification, 5-17 inserting compact disc into, 6-7 manually ejecting compact disc, 6-8 problems, 16-7 removing compact disc from, 6-7 CD-ROM drive light indicator, 2-8 Compaq online resources, 1-1 Compaq Diagnostics, A-1 Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, 15-1, 15...
... calibration, 5-11 battery pack storage, 4-5 cleaning computer, 12-4 display, 12-4 software, installing system, 12-3 CD-ROM drive auto insert notification, 5-17 inserting compact disc into, 6-7 manually ejecting compact disc, 6-8 problems, 16-7 removing compact disc from, 6-7 CD-ROM drive light indicator, 2-8 Compaq online resources, 1-1 Compaq Diagnostics, A-1 Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, 15-1, 15...