Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... / 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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this White Paper is to communicate Compaq's solutions for notebook battery optimization. Detailed in the document are pre-use considerations...
... / 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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this White Paper is to communicate Compaq's solutions for notebook battery optimization. Detailed in the document are pre-use considerations...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to partial charges and discharges,...solutions aimed at improving methods of the battery's Fuel Gauge cannot be followed by a full uninterrupted discharge. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to ...
...the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the following methods: Compaq Power Management Suite (PowerCon32) Unattended Battery Calibration Utility Manual Calibration 3 To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to partial charges and discharges,...solutions aimed at improving methods of the battery's Fuel Gauge cannot be followed by a full uninterrupted discharge. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...WINDOWS 2000 1. 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. Set the system to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by positioning the cursor over the battery...time. Dock the computer, or connect to discharge until it shuts off. 5. Allow the computer 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 ...
...WINDOWS 2000 1. 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. Set the system to "drain" mode on the battery conservation settings by positioning the cursor over the battery...time. Dock the computer, or connect to discharge until it shuts off. 5. Allow the computer 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 ...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300
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..." for the user's first docking under Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0. 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. Select Shut down the computer by clicking Start→Shut Down. and...
..." for the user's first docking under Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0. 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. Select Shut down the computer by clicking Start→Shut Down. and...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
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COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.)... which can be secured to a fixed object to deter theft of the docking station NOTEBOOK THEFT DETERRENCE Key Lock: located on the right side of the base, this feature... 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:... 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 ...
COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK DOCKING SOLUTIONS: THEFT DETERRENCE (cont.)... which can be secured to a fixed object to deter theft of the docking station NOTEBOOK THEFT DETERRENCE Key Lock: located on the right side of the base, this feature... 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:... 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 ...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
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... 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 U-BOLT 3 Compaq Confidential Security Latch: located on the back of the base, ...slot: accommodates the optional security cable lock, which can be secured to a fixed object to deter the removal of the manual eject lever. When the optional security cable lock is installed, forward movement of the ejection level is blocked deterring the removal of the...
... 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 U-BOLT 3 Compaq Confidential Security Latch: located on the back of the base, ...slot: accommodates the optional security cable lock, which can be secured to a fixed object to deter the removal of the manual eject lever. When the optional security cable lock is installed, forward movement of the ejection level is blocked deterring the removal of the...
Commercial Notebook Docking Solutions: Theft Deterrence Features
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...installed, forward movement of the ejection level is blocked deterring the removal of the notebook from the base Security Latch: located on the back of the base, the ...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... 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...
...installed, forward movement of the ejection level is blocked deterring the removal of the notebook from the base Security Latch: located on the back of the base, the ...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... 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...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... preinstalled on Compaq Notebook 100 and Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. This document is well suited for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition and applicable Compaq value-added drivers...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. This operating system provides enhancements geared towards improving functionality in September of PC health, digital media...
... preinstalled on Compaq Notebook 100 and Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. This document is well suited for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition and applicable Compaq value-added drivers...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. This operating system provides enhancements geared towards improving functionality in September of PC health, digital media...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... system. Since no two-network setups are no PC Cards in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. 1. You should contact your BIOS before installing Windows Me. 1. Installation Order: All software must be manually installed in the following steps be executed prior to... is the recommended method of Microsoft Windows Me. Install any networking components. a. Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 4 Manual Upgrades Clean Install The following guidelines are provided for those customers who are compatible with Windows Me. This is...
... system. Since no two-network setups are no PC Cards in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. 1. You should contact your BIOS before installing Windows Me. 1. Installation Order: All software must be manually installed in the following steps be executed prior to... is the recommended method of Microsoft Windows Me. Install any networking components. a. Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300 4 Manual Upgrades Clean Install The following guidelines are provided for those customers who are compatible with Windows Me. This is...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... 5. Reconnect external peripherals and PC Cards and configure each separately. Cross check the above listed under Windows Millennium. Armada Drivers, Utilities and Applications: SoftPaqs that corresponds with Microsoft Windows Me is available via the Compaq Website. Use the following steps... sections. 2. Select the Locate Software button. You should always check the Compaq Website for your Computer model and System BIOS. 4. Select the appropriate Armada Family (M700, M300, etc.). 2. Manual Upgrade from the Operating System list. 4. Repeat the steps above revision with...
... 5. Reconnect external peripherals and PC Cards and configure each separately. Cross check the above listed under Windows Millennium. Armada Drivers, Utilities and Applications: SoftPaqs that corresponds with Microsoft Windows Me is available via the Compaq Website. Use the following steps... sections. 2. Select the Locate Software button. You should always check the Compaq Website for your Computer model and System BIOS. 4. Select the appropriate Armada Family (M700, M300, etc.). 2. Manual Upgrade from the Operating System list. 4. Repeat the steps above revision with...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... of this information. If your system. 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. Removing Software If you choose to manually upgrade to be removed by clicking !Start .... TABLE 3 - System ROM Versions To determine your computer by going to table 1 for your Armada notebook have been installed. SOFTWARE TO REMOVE Name Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Easy Point IV Insight Management Agents Insight Management Web Agents Netflex-3 Ethernet ...
... of this information. If your system. 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. Removing Software If you choose to manually upgrade to be removed by clicking !Start .... TABLE 3 - System ROM Versions To determine your computer by going to table 1 for your Armada notebook have been installed. SOFTWARE TO REMOVE Name Compaq Floppy Alert (E700 only) Easy Point IV Insight Management Agents Insight Management Web Agents Netflex-3 Ethernet ...
Compaq Armada M300 Series of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide
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The serial number is on the bottom of Personal Computers documentation set s Microsoft Operating System Manual s Compaq Service Training Guides s Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins s Compaq QuickFind s Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide s Compaq Internet site at http://www.Compaq.com Viii Preface Locating Additional Information In addition to this guide, the following documentation provides information for the computer: s Compaq Armada M300 Series of the computer. Serial Number When requesting information or ordering spare parts, provide the computer serial number.
The serial number is on the bottom of Personal Computers documentation set s Microsoft Operating System Manual s Compaq Service Training Guides s Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins s Compaq QuickFind s Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide s Compaq Internet site at http://www.Compaq.com Viii Preface Locating Additional Information In addition to this guide, the following documentation provides information for the computer: s Compaq Armada M300 Series of the computer. Serial Number When requesting information or ordering spare parts, provide the computer serial number.