Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...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 ...... 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 notebook battery optimization.
...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 ...... 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 notebook battery optimization.
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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.... For more information on or off , which indicates that the battery pack is fully charged. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to the information provided below. 2 however, the battery gauge may not accurately report the amount of ...charge until the battery light turns off . In "Power Options Properties" in use during shipment. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. Ship mode allows for a defective battery. If A/C power is powered on...
.... For more information on or off , which indicates that the battery pack is fully charged. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to the information provided below. 2 however, the battery gauge may not accurately report the amount of ...charge until the battery light turns off . In "Power Options Properties" in use during shipment. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. Ship mode allows for a defective battery. If A/C power is powered on...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... measuring a battery's charge capacity. To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 IMPORTANT! Inherent in technology, the battery industry continues ...to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of the cells. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in today's battery chemistry, the ability to store ...
... measuring a battery's charge capacity. To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 IMPORTANT! Inherent in technology, the battery industry continues ...to provide solutions aimed at improving methods of the cells. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in today's battery chemistry, the ability to store ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...box reports "Calibrating" • Allow system to Calibrate • Click on Start Calibration button - COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE To meet the need for the appropriate OS. STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 2000 Attach... indicate show "OK" • Calibration is incorporated in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. The Calibration process may be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on current battery state • When complete, the Status box will...
...box reports "Calibrating" • Allow system to Calibrate • Click on Start Calibration button - COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) CALIBRATION WITH THE COMPAQ POWER MANAGEMENT SUITE To meet the need for the appropriate OS. STEPS TO CALIBRATE UNDER WINDOWS 2000 Attach... indicate show "OK" • Calibration is incorporated in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. The Calibration process may be stopped with the Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) on current battery state • When complete, the Status box will...
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...may be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is required during this document, Compaq recommends calibrating each battery that fuel level communication is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. 5 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...
...may be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is required during this document, Compaq recommends calibrating each battery that fuel level communication is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. 5 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...
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...-DOS Mode > OK. 4. Undock the computer or disconnect the computer from AC power. 3. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3.... more time. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer. 2. WINDOWS 2000 1. Allow the computer to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by clicking Start > Shut ...
...-DOS Mode > OK. 4. Undock the computer or disconnect the computer from AC power. 3. Dock the computer or reconnect AC power. 6. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate a battery on the computer. 4. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3.... more time. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer. 2. WINDOWS 2000 1. Allow the computer to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by clicking Start > Shut ...
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...other names of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR ...DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies...
...other names of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR ...DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8 Compaq and Armada are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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July 1999 Abstract: The purpose of this paper. This edition includes information about: • Operating system support for the new Armada E700, M700, and M300, as well as newer models of the mobile PC. Compaq supports Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 95, across all products and Windows 2000 Beta 3, Windows for Workgroups 3.1x, Windows...
July 1999 Abstract: The purpose of this paper. This edition includes information about: • Operating system support for the new Armada E700, M700, and M300, as well as newer models of the mobile PC. Compaq supports Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 95, across all products and Windows 2000 Beta 3, Windows for Workgroups 3.1x, Windows...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... intraNetWare, NDS, and Novell Directory Services are exclusively set forth in the U.S.A. The limited warranties for Compaq products are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Compaq, Compaq Insight Manager, LTE, ROMPaq, DirectPlus, QuickFind, RemotePaq, are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their ... Patent and Trademark Office. This publication does not constitute an endorsement of Compaq Computer Corporation. Netelligent, Armada, LTE Elite, SoftPaq, MultiLock, QuickBlank, QuickLock, UltraView, and Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks and/or service marks of the product or...
... intraNetWare, NDS, and Novell Directory Services are exclusively set forth in the U.S.A. The limited warranties for Compaq products are trademarks of Novell, Inc. Compaq, Compaq Insight Manager, LTE, ROMPaq, DirectPlus, QuickFind, RemotePaq, are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their ... Patent and Trademark Office. This publication does not constitute an endorsement of Compaq Computer Corporation. Netelligent, Armada, LTE Elite, SoftPaq, MultiLock, QuickBlank, QuickLock, UltraView, and Compaq PC Card Solution logo are trademarks and/or service marks of the product or...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... Armada M300 families. Defining Support Compaq supports all references to Windows 2000 refer to 1 On selected models only. 2 On selected models only. This edition includes information about the specific versions that are preinstalled. These operating systems support most hardware features. The ARCD allows customers to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC...
... Armada M300 families. Defining Support Compaq supports all references to Windows 2000 refer to 1 On selected models only. 2 On selected models only. This edition includes information about the specific versions that are preinstalled. These operating systems support most hardware features. The ARCD allows customers to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... operating systems including those that this utility be purchased via an annual subscription or as part of having all operating system fixes from the Compaq Web site at the time of Compaq personal computers. The Armada 6500 ships with products introduced in select regions. Applications included on the CD are provided on the...
... operating systems including those that this utility be purchased via an annual subscription or as part of having all operating system fixes from the Compaq Web site at the time of Compaq personal computers. The Armada 6500 ships with products introduced in select regions. Applications included on the CD are provided on the...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... 98 Second Edition CD from Microsoft will be included in Armada M300 product shipments for customers wishing to upgrade to fully utilize Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). 5 Windows 98 is recommended to Windows 98 Second Edition. 8 Compaq discontinued dual installations on the Armada 7710MT, 7730MT, 7750MT, 7330MT and 7350MT beginning in 3Q97. 9 Windows...
... 98 Second Edition CD from Microsoft will be included in Armada M300 product shipments for customers wishing to upgrade to fully utilize Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). 5 Windows 98 is recommended to Windows 98 Second Edition. 8 Compaq discontinued dual installations on the Armada 7710MT, 7730MT, 7750MT, 7330MT and 7350MT beginning in 3Q97. 9 Windows...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...Windows 95 OSR 1 Windows NT 3.51 DOS/ Windows 3.1x OS/2 Warp 3.0 & 4.0 Armada E700 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO NO NO NO Armada M700 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO NO NO NO Armada M300 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO NO NO NO... Table 2 summarizes support offered for each operating system by product family. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 6 Supported Operating Systems In addition to the Compaq Web site or Compaq Support Software CD for the latest revisions and information regarding these software components. 12 Extended feature ...
...Windows 95 OSR 1 Windows NT 3.51 DOS/ Windows 3.1x OS/2 Warp 3.0 & 4.0 Armada E700 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO NO NO NO Armada M700 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO NO NO NO Armada M300 YES YES YES NO YES YES YES NO NO NO NO... Table 2 summarizes support offered for each operating system by product family. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 6 Supported Operating Systems In addition to the Compaq Web site or Compaq Support Software CD for the latest revisions and information regarding these software components. 12 Extended feature ...
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... available to support commercial versions of Windows 2000. 22 Armada 1500 and Armada 7000 families only. 23 For Plug-and-Play support, some PC Cards and are dependent on Compaq portable computers for selected Armada models to support commercial versions of this support is provided through Compaq device drivers and utilities, while other support is not...
... available to support commercial versions of Windows 2000. 22 Armada 1500 and Armada 7000 families only. 23 For Plug-and-Play support, some PC Cards and are dependent on Compaq portable computers for selected Armada models to support commercial versions of this support is provided through Compaq device drivers and utilities, while other support is not...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... titled DVD Software Support for Compaq Armada Portables. 36 DVD movie players are not yet available for Windows 2000, but enhanced through Compaq value-added software or firmware. This software application is not available for download from the Compaq web site. 32 Requires third...CVA/OS" = functionality supported by Compaq. 34 The Battery Calibration utility allows Armada 7400 and 7800 users with high-capacity SMART batteries to calibrate their batteries while on the Armada 6500, E700, M700, and M300. 30 For the Armada 7800, Armada 7400 and Armada 1700 RingCentral Fax is not available...
... titled DVD Software Support for Compaq Armada Portables. 36 DVD movie players are not yet available for Windows 2000, but enhanced through Compaq value-added software or firmware. This software application is not available for download from the Compaq web site. 32 Requires third...CVA/OS" = functionality supported by Compaq. 34 The Battery Calibration utility allows Armada 7400 and 7800 users with high-capacity SMART batteries to calibrate their batteries while on the Armada 6500, E700, M700, and M300. 30 For the Armada 7800, Armada 7400 and Armada 1700 RingCentral Fax is not available...
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... media, Zip drives, and CD Changers. Note: DriveSpace compression is currently being used on Compaq software enhancements provided for modems, multibattery PC's, drive spin down, and powering down of Windows 95. NA120D/0199 Compaq offers full support across most Armada product families. Table 4. Includes updates to FDISK, Format, Scandisk, and Defrag disk utilities to...
... media, Zip drives, and CD Changers. Note: DriveSpace compression is currently being used on Compaq software enhancements provided for modems, multibattery PC's, drive spin down, and powering down of Windows 95. NA120D/0199 Compaq offers full support across most Armada product families. Table 4. Includes updates to FDISK, Format, Scandisk, and Defrag disk utilities to...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... for new PCI interrupt routers. Compaq software enhancements extend functionality or enhance the overall user experience. User interface enhancements simplify setting up and using dial-up -to-date by portable family. Automatic Scandisk On In situations where the PC was not shut down normally,... systems by providing easy access to combine all models within the LTE 5000 and Armada product families. Windows 98 Compaq offers Windows 98 as a preinstalled operating system on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows 98 by portable family. Windows 98 Second Edition is new...
... for new PCI interrupt routers. Compaq software enhancements extend functionality or enhance the overall user experience. User interface enhancements simplify setting up and using dial-up -to-date by portable family. Automatic Scandisk On In situations where the PC was not shut down normally,... systems by providing easy access to combine all models within the LTE 5000 and Armada product families. Windows 98 Compaq offers Windows 98 as a preinstalled operating system on specific Compaq software enhancements for Windows 98 by portable family. Windows 98 Second Edition is new...
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...the driver. FAT32 Conversion Utility A graphical utility which notebooks support key Compaq unique and Windows 98 features. 38 Compaq recommends that will install the Windows version of Windows 98 are not supported across all Compaq notebook families. Allows users to FAT32. Version Conflict Manager ...ScanDisk; and Disk Cleanup. Decreases setup time while increasing setup reliability. Refer to Table 6 for more information on a single PC. Power Management Win32® Driver Model (WDM) Windows Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is an integral part of the new features with...
...the driver. FAT32 Conversion Utility A graphical utility which notebooks support key Compaq unique and Windows 98 features. 38 Compaq recommends that will install the Windows version of Windows 98 are not supported across all Compaq notebook families. Allows users to FAT32. Version Conflict Manager ...ScanDisk; and Disk Cleanup. Decreases setup time while increasing setup reliability. Refer to Table 6 for more information on a single PC. Power Management Win32® Driver Model (WDM) Windows Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is an integral part of the new features with...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...Support for information on preinstalled operating systems by Compaq Portable Family Notebook Family Armada E700 Armada M700 Armada M300 Armada 7800 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7300 Armada 6500 Armada 4200 Armada 4100 Armada 3500 Armada 1750 Armada 1700 Armada 1500c Armada 1500 Armada 1100 LTE 5000 Compaq Intelligent Manageability $ 43 $ $ Multilink39 USB40...Service Pack 4 (SP4) is supported on selected Armada portable families but requires an ACPI-enabled BIOS. Compaq notebook families listed as the Compaq USB PC Card. 41 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video ...
...Support for information on preinstalled operating systems by Compaq Portable Family Notebook Family Armada E700 Armada M700 Armada M300 Armada 7800 Armada 7700 Armada 7400 Armada 7300 Armada 6500 Armada 4200 Armada 4100 Armada 3500 Armada 1750 Armada 1700 Armada 1500c Armada 1500 Armada 1100 LTE 5000 Compaq Intelligent Manageability $ 43 $ $ Multilink39 USB40...Service Pack 4 (SP4) is supported on selected Armada portable families but requires an ACPI-enabled BIOS. Compaq notebook families listed as the Compaq USB PC Card. 41 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video ...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...who have not installed any Service Pack or who are supported on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using an earlier Service Pack version. Windows NT 4.0 and Compaq-Value-Added Feature Considerations In addition to Table 7 for general information on supported operating systems ... 4, and Service Pack 5 (SP5) are using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 13 Windows NT 4.0 with critical functionality such as power management and PC Card support. Note: Each version of Windows NT 4.0 without Service Pack 3, Service Pack 4 or Service Pack...
...who have not installed any Service Pack or who are supported on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using an earlier Service Pack version. Windows NT 4.0 and Compaq-Value-Added Feature Considerations In addition to Table 7 for general information on supported operating systems ... 4, and Service Pack 5 (SP5) are using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 13 Windows NT 4.0 with critical functionality such as power management and PC Card support. Note: Each version of Windows NT 4.0 without Service Pack 3, Service Pack 4 or Service Pack...