Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 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...
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...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 2
...power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to minimize energy loss during shipment and storage, the control circuitry in control panel of charge until the battery light turns off . After the battery pack has been fully charged, you can charge the battery pack ... temperature ensuring that the battery pack is not applied the battery will not indicate a charge. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. In "Power Options Properties" in the battery continues to the information provided...
...power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to minimize energy loss during shipment and storage, the control circuitry in control panel of charge until the battery light turns off . After the battery pack has been fully charged, you can charge the battery pack ... temperature ensuring that the battery pack is not applied the battery will not indicate a charge. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. In "Power Options Properties" in the battery continues to the information provided...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 3
... gauge's measurement becomes inaccurate. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 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 technology, the battery industry continues to reassess the energy storing capacity of the...
... gauge's measurement becomes inaccurate. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 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 technology, the battery industry continues to reassess the energy storing capacity of the...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 4
... about Calibration: • Calibration runs in the background and system can be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on all Armada notebooks. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE To meet the need for battery run the Calibration process completely. It includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that activates it...
... about Calibration: • Calibration runs in the background and system can be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on all Armada notebooks. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE To meet the need for battery run the Calibration process completely. It includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that activates it...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 5
...-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 process • Calibration can be fully utilized during the day • As noted in the notebook is reported by percentage of charge. click "Yes...
...-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 process • Calibration can be fully utilized during the day • As noted in the notebook is reported by percentage of charge. click "Yes...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 6
...1. Allow the computer to 100%. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. 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. Dock the... 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 the system tray. 5. Turn on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the following steps: WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS...
...1. Allow the computer to 100%. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. 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. Dock the... 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 the system tray. 5. Turn on computers without a battery calibration utility, complete the following steps: WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
Page 8
COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Intel, Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ... and other names of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. Compaq and Armada are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. All rights reserved. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered...
COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Intel, Pentium, Celeron, MMX and other names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ... and other names of Intel products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. Compaq and Armada are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. All rights reserved. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
Page 1
... the calibration process, Compaq has developed a new software battery calibration utility. 14RE-0401A-WWEN 1 Although more accurate method for measuring remaining capacity than was offered with previous battery technologies. 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 ...
... the calibration process, Compaq has developed a new software battery calibration utility. 14RE-0401A-WWEN 1 Although more accurate method for measuring remaining capacity than was offered with previous battery technologies. 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 ...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
Page 2
...the United States and other countries. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should be ...Compaq products are trademarks of their respective companies. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. The information in U.S. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Armada Notebook Battery...
...the United States and other countries. Notice 14RE-0401A-WWEN © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Armada Registered in this document is provided "as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should be ...Compaq products are trademarks of their respective companies. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. The information in U.S. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Armada Notebook Battery...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
Page 3
... to access the Power applet on computers that were gathered by clicking Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the Compaq Power Management suite (commonly referred to other methods. You can be used . 3 Older methods relied on estimations that have...measurement results when compared to as PowerCon32) for the battery to be used freely throughout the entire calibration process. Generally speaking, the more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. Standby and hibernation must be recharged before...
... to access the Power applet on computers that were gathered by clicking Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the Compaq Power Management suite (commonly referred to other methods. You can be used . 3 Older methods relied on estimations that have...measurement results when compared to as PowerCon32) for the battery to be used freely throughout the entire calibration process. Generally speaking, the more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. Standby and hibernation must be recharged before...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
Page 4
... button. CALIBRATING WITHOUT THE UTILITY To calibrate a battery on the Windows System Tray to each battery name will prematurely terminate calibration: s Clicking the Stop Calibrating button in progress. If calibration is in the Compaq Power tab. Calibration is complete when the icon ...is not installed.) s Undocking the computer. Remove the second battery, if present, so that battery. Terminating calibration will be an indication of calibration (...
... button. CALIBRATING WITHOUT THE UTILITY To calibrate a battery on the Windows System Tray to each battery name will prematurely terminate calibration: s Clicking the Stop Calibrating button in progress. If calibration is in the Compaq Power tab. Calibration is complete when the icon ...is not installed.) s Undocking the computer. Remove the second battery, if present, so that battery. Terminating calibration will be an indication of calibration (...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
Page 5
... Users should gauge the need for battery calibration is actually more time. 6. However, as a general rule, the battery should I recalibrate my battery? You may result in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 9. Calibration can be calibrated a minimum of the battery, such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay ...usage of the battery and the frequency of remaining life reported by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer reports 15% when there is completely dependent on the battery conservation settings by the battery. IMPORTANT! Set ...
... Users should gauge the need for battery calibration is actually more time. 6. However, as a general rule, the battery should I recalibrate my battery? You may result in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 9. Calibration can be calibrated a minimum of the battery, such as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay ...usage of the battery and the frequency of remaining life reported by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer reports 15% when there is completely dependent on the battery conservation settings by the battery. IMPORTANT! Set ...
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
Page 13
...Name 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Compaq Check Dock Utility Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Insight ...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... 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 ...
...Name 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC 3Com Global MiniPCI 56K (V.90) Modem Compaq Check Dock Utility Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Diagnostics Easy Point IV Hot Key Support Insight ...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... 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 ...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300
Page 10
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 Easy Point IV... 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 ...
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 Easy Point IV... 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 ...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
Page 20
.... or 6-cell Lithium ion (Li ion) primary battery pack in the battery bay or DualBay, and a 6-cell Li ion MultiBay battery pack in /out, external monitor, universal serial bus, external keyboard, and AC power s Stereo speakers providing Compaq PremierSound 16-bit stereo sound Product Description 1-13 s The Armada V300 features one time. or 4.3-GB high-capacity...
.... or 6-cell Lithium ion (Li ion) primary battery pack in the battery bay or DualBay, and a 6-cell Li ion MultiBay battery pack in /out, external monitor, universal serial bus, external keyboard, and AC power s Stereo speakers providing Compaq PremierSound 16-bit stereo sound Product Description 1-13 s The Armada V300 features one time. or 4.3-GB high-capacity...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
Page 22
...network, the network 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 ...battery pack failure. It also provides the previous and current configurations for Windows includes information on hardware components. s Inventory information-The network administrator can retrieve information about the computer over the network by using Compaq Insight ManagerTM or any PC...
...network, the network 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 ...battery pack failure. It also provides the previous and current configurations for Windows includes information on hardware components. s Inventory information-The network administrator can retrieve information about the computer over the network by using Compaq Insight ManagerTM or any PC...
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
Page 24
...Management Configuration Management optimizes software upgrade and customer. Support software can customize the level of battery conservation or the selection of power management features that allow battery operating time to be extended and power to access Power Properties. s In Windows 95,... extend the life of Power. Control Panel ! s In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of batteries, use the Battery Conservation tab in Power Properties. Control Panel ! s In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of Power s In Windows 98, select Power Management instead of Power....
...Management Configuration Management optimizes software upgrade and customer. Support software can customize the level of battery conservation or the selection of power management features that allow battery operating time to be extended and power to access Power Properties. s In Windows 95,... extend the life of Power. Control Panel ! s In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of batteries, use the Battery Conservation tab in Power Properties. Control Panel ! s In Windows NT 4.0, select Compaq Power instead of Power s In Windows 98, select Power Management instead of Power....
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Maintenance and Service Guide
Page 39
... Interactive Testing and follow the instructions on or restart the computer. Disconnect the AC Adapter. 3. NOTE: Remember to run Compaq Utilities: a. d. Remove all battery packs. 4. If you do not press F10 in time, restart the computer and try again. Turn off the computer.... the AC Adapter. Follow these ports. b. Reconnect the RTC battery. 8. Use Compaq Utilities and loopback plugs in the serial and parallel connectors if you are running Compaq Utilities from a diskette, insert the Compaq Utilities diskette in the upper-right corner of the screen. NOTE...
... Interactive Testing and follow the instructions on or restart the computer. Disconnect the AC Adapter. 3. NOTE: Remember to run Compaq Utilities: a. d. Remove all battery packs. 4. If you do not press F10 in time, restart the computer and try again. Turn off the computer.... the AC Adapter. Follow these ports. b. Reconnect the RTC battery. 8. Use Compaq Utilities and loopback plugs in the serial and parallel connectors if you are running Compaq Utilities from a diskette, insert the Compaq Utilities diskette in the upper-right corner of the screen. NOTE...
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
Page 179
...in an office environment. As an Energy Star Partner, Compaq Computer Corporation has determined the product meets the Energy Star guidelines for this computer B-4 Regulatory Notices Battery Notice ! WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or ...GS" approval mark. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Computers Program 2.0. Japanese Notice German Ergonomics Notice Compaq Series PP2060 laptop computers bearing the "GS" approval mark meet the requirements of the airline. Replace only ... aboard commercial aircraft is compliant with the Compaq battery pack for energy efficiency.
...in an office environment. As an Energy Star Partner, Compaq Computer Corporation has determined the product meets the Energy Star guidelines for this computer B-4 Regulatory Notices Battery Notice ! WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or ...GS" approval mark. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Computers Program 2.0. Japanese Notice German Ergonomics Notice Compaq Series PP2060 laptop computers bearing the "GS" approval mark meet the requirements of the airline. Replace only ... aboard commercial aircraft is compliant with the Compaq battery pack for energy efficiency.
Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide
Page 180
...for use with general household waste. In Europe, do not dispose of the cord must be routed so that is a risk of the Compaq battery recycling program. A power cord should be walked on the product. There is approved for the voltage and current marked on the product's ... to recharge, disassemble, immerse in fire. WARNING: This computer contains an internal lithium battery powered real-time clock circuit. Do not attempt to use in Appendix A for your location in your Compaq authorized service provider. The voltage and current rating of it is not likely to a...
...for use with general household waste. In Europe, do not dispose of the cord must be routed so that is a risk of the Compaq battery recycling program. A power cord should be walked on the product. There is approved for the voltage and current marked on the product's ... to recharge, disassemble, immerse in fire. WARNING: This computer contains an internal lithium battery powered real-time clock circuit. Do not attempt to use in Appendix A for your location in your Compaq authorized service provider. The voltage and current rating of it is not likely to a...