Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... 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 and recommendations on battery calibration. 1
... 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 and recommendations on battery calibration. 1
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...pack has been fully charged, you can charge the battery pack while the computer is powered on the battery will not power the notebook. For more information on calibration please refer to draws power from the factory at room temperature ensuring that the battery pack is fully ...charged. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE Insert/attach the battery pack. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. however, the battery gauge may not accurately report ...
...pack has been fully charged, you can charge the battery pack while the computer is powered on the battery will not power the notebook. For more information on calibration please refer to draws power from the factory at room temperature ensuring that the battery pack is fully ...charged. REMOVING THE BATTERY FROM SHIP MODE Insert/attach the battery pack. Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. however, the battery gauge may not accurately report ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...a battery's charge capacity. As a result, over time the gauge's measurement becomes inaccurate. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to partial charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery is not achieved and continued...battery industry continues to store energy diminishes with each charge cycle. The more frequently the battery should be calibrated. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can be ...
...a battery's charge capacity. As a result, over time the gauge's measurement becomes inaccurate. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every 90 days to partial charges and discharges, the more frequently the battery is not achieved and continued...battery industry continues to store energy diminishes with each charge cycle. The more frequently the battery should be calibrated. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in the computer battery bay or MultiBay can be ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that clearly identifies when the battery needs calibration, eliminating guesswork for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all Armada notebooks. The Calibration process may be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is required during the day • As...
... a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that clearly identifies when the battery needs calibration, eliminating guesswork for download at www.compaq.com/support/files/notebooks/us/index.html The Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all Armada notebooks. The Calibration process may be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is required during the day • As...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... > Restart the Computer in Windows NT). 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 4. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. Dock the computer, or connect to 100% as in Step...
... > Restart the Computer in Windows NT). 2. Restart the computer in MS-DOS mode by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 4. Allow the computer to charge again to AC power. 3. Dock the computer, or connect to 100% as in Step...
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... NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or... registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001...
... NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or... registered trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation and are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Printed in this publication is subject to change without notice. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by ...Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada E700, Armada M700, and Armada M300 families. These operating systems support most hardware features. The QuickRestore Kit consists of the Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. For legacy operating systems such as newer models of the Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada 7400 and Armada...
... on newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided by ...Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada E700, Armada M700, and Armada M300 families. These operating systems support most hardware features. The QuickRestore Kit consists of the Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. For legacy operating systems such as newer models of the Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada 7400 and Armada...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... hard drive from Windows 95 to display different images on multiple monitors using multiple graphics adapters on which notebooks support key Compaq unique and Windows 98 features. 38 Compaq recommends that will install the Windows version of the new features with Windows 98 have a single driver... Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is an integral part of Windows 98 are . Refer to Table 6 for more information on a single PC. Version Conflict Manager Detects file version conflicts with installed programs and will enable new devices to have particular appeal to feature ACPI (Advanced...
... hard drive from Windows 95 to display different images on multiple monitors using multiple graphics adapters on which notebooks support key Compaq unique and Windows 98 features. 38 Compaq recommends that will install the Windows version of the new features with Windows 98 have a single driver... Maintenance Wizard Windows 98 is an integral part of Windows 98 are . Refer to Table 6 for more information on a single PC. Version Conflict Manager Detects file version conflicts with installed programs and will enable new devices to have particular appeal to feature ACPI (Advanced...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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...models in 2Q98. NA120D/0199 Compaq notebook families listed as the Compaq USB PC Card. 41 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video controllers. Refer to Table 1 for Compaq Portable Products 12 Table 6....on select Armada product families. Operating System 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 ...
...models in 2Q98. NA120D/0199 Compaq notebook families listed as the Compaq USB PC Card. 41 Multiple Monitor Support requires multiple video controllers. Refer to Table 1 for Compaq Portable Products 12 Table 6....on select Armada product families. Operating System 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 ...
Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products
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... recommended that customers should be supported under Windows 95 OSR2, such as 32-bit CardBus PC Cards, cannot be able to an OS/2 environment than the Armada 1500 family. Compaq only supports those hardware features inherently supported under Microsoft Windows 95 OSR1? For customers who ...wish to use Linux on the premise that they keep the version of Tables Table 1. Why isn't OS/2 Warp supported on any version of notebooks. Customers...
... recommended that customers should be supported under Windows 95 OSR2, such as 32-bit CardBus PC Cards, cannot be able to an OS/2 environment than the Armada 1500 family. Compaq only supports those hardware features inherently supported under Microsoft Windows 95 OSR1? For customers who ...wish to use Linux on the premise that they keep the version of Tables Table 1. Why isn't OS/2 Warp supported on any version of notebooks. Customers...
Wireless Security
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... The following subsections describe security problems specific to mobile access devices, the first link in the pipe on Compaq handheld devices, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/notebooks.html. If permitted to read and record (or remember) sensitive information. This violates the security tenet of... causes them home at the end of the day to their employees. They may view confidential information stored on Compaq notebook computers, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/handhelds.html. However, handheld computers and PDAs are beginning to be used more frequently in public places...
... The following subsections describe security problems specific to mobile access devices, the first link in the pipe on Compaq handheld devices, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/notebooks.html. If permitted to read and record (or remember) sensitive information. This violates the security tenet of... causes them home at the end of the day to their employees. They may view confidential information stored on Compaq notebook computers, see http://www.compaq.com/showroom/handhelds.html. However, handheld computers and PDAs are beginning to be used more frequently in public places...
Wireless Security
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...encrypted file system, this is not yet common on mobile platforms. If the data on to security breaches are concerned, Compaq FIT is currently available only for accessing data. fingerprint identification) Requiring at least two types of authentication is dramatically more information.../10103_div/10103_div.HTML. Where mobile devices are moving quickly to his or her PC in . File System Security While desktop operating systems such as requirements for Compaq Armada and Evo notebook computers. The information then goes through some complex algorithms to use for computer-based...
...encrypted file system, this is not yet common on mobile platforms. If the data on to security breaches are concerned, Compaq FIT is currently available only for accessing data. fingerprint identification) Requiring at least two types of authentication is dramatically more information.../10103_div/10103_div.HTML. Where mobile devices are moving quickly to his or her PC in . File System Security While desktop operating systems such as requirements for Compaq Armada and Evo notebook computers. The information then goes through some complex algorithms to use for computer-based...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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...newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided...Compaq software support is available to customers in a number of the Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. Compaq QuickRestore The Compaq... systems such as newer models of the Armada 7400 and 7800 announced in 1999 and Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada E700, Armada M700, and Armada M300 families. The QuickRestore Kit consists of a...
...newer hardware platforms. Support Software Compaq provides BIOS, drivers and applications to enable hardware features, extend functionality help manage your PC, or add functionality not provided...Compaq software support is available to customers in a number of the Armada 7400 and Armada 7800 announced in 1998 and Armada 15001, 1700, 3500, 42002, 6500, and notebooks. Compaq QuickRestore The Compaq... systems such as newer models of the Armada 7400 and 7800 announced in 1999 and Armada 1500c, Armada 1750, Armada E700, Armada M700, and Armada M300 families. The QuickRestore Kit consists of a...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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... on a single PC. Remote Access Server Multiple Display Support Support for New Generation of Windows 98 are not supported across all features of Hardware Enables the users'desktop to some Compaq unique features are not supported across all Compaq notebook families. Allows dial... the driver. and Disk Cleanup. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 11 Feature FAT32 Conversion Utility Description A graphical utility which notebooks support key Compaq unique and Windows 98 features. 38 Compaq recommends that will install the Windows version of the new features...
... on a single PC. Remote Access Server Multiple Display Support Support for New Generation of Windows 98 are not supported across all features of Hardware Enables the users'desktop to some Compaq unique features are not supported across all Compaq notebook families. Allows dial... the driver. and Disk Cleanup. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 11 Feature FAT32 Conversion Utility Description A graphical utility which notebooks support key Compaq unique and Windows 98 features. 38 Compaq recommends that will install the Windows version of the new features...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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... 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 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 843 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 8 Multilink39 p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p USB40 4 4 4 4 p 4 p 4 p 8 4 4 4 p p 8 8 Multiple Monitor Support41 p p p p p p p 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 ACPI42 p p p p 8 p 8 8 p 8 p p p p 8 8 8 Legend: 4 = Supported without requiring additional hardware or software. At a minimum a second PC Card...
... 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 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 843 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 8 Multilink39 p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p USB40 4 4 4 4 p 4 p 4 p 8 4 4 4 p p 8 8 Multiple Monitor Support41 p p p p p p p 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 ACPI42 p p p p 8 p 8 8 p 8 p p p p 8 8 8 Legend: 4 = Supported without requiring additional hardware or software. At a minimum a second PC Card...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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...Compaq customers using OS/2 on portable platforms, these products offer performance and mobility features that they keep the version of notebooks. Customers with questions that relate to specific IBM OS/2 upgrades, enhancements or patches should be supported under Windows 95 OSR2, such as 32-bit CardBus PC... regarding Compaq software enhancements for OS/2 on Compaq portable products? Why isn't OS/2 Warp supported on Armada 7400 and 7400 product families. Compaq does not support any portable platforms? Microsoft's Windows 2000 Ready PC Requirements for Compaq Portable ...
...Compaq customers using OS/2 on portable platforms, these products offer performance and mobility features that they keep the version of notebooks. Customers with questions that relate to specific IBM OS/2 upgrades, enhancements or patches should be supported under Windows 95 OSR2, such as 32-bit CardBus PC... regarding Compaq software enhancements for OS/2 on Compaq portable products? Why isn't OS/2 Warp supported on Armada 7400 and 7400 product families. Compaq does not support any portable platforms? Microsoft's Windows 2000 Ready PC Requirements for Compaq Portable ...
Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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... THE ARMADASTATION EM WITH NO AC POWER 2 REMOVING A LOCKED UP NOTEBOOK FROM THE ARMADASTATION EM THAT HAS AC POWER ....... 2 FAQ 2 NOTICE 3 Armada Docking: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER The purpose of this white paper is to outline Compaq's recommendations for the failure conditions noted above stems from the fact that...
... THE ARMADASTATION EM WITH NO AC POWER 2 REMOVING A LOCKED UP NOTEBOOK FROM THE ARMADASTATION EM THAT HAS AC POWER ....... 2 FAQ 2 NOTICE 3 Armada Docking: RECOVERY STEPS WITH SUDDEN LOSS OF AC POWER The purpose of this white paper is to outline Compaq's recommendations for the failure conditions noted above stems from the fact that...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... without resorting to Compaq notebook and desktop computers. Setup and Diagnostics Computer Setup Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Computer Setup is the only application that allows customers to modify the configuration of Compaq Diagnostics represents a significant upgrade to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers: • Setup...
... without resorting to Compaq notebook and desktop computers. Setup and Diagnostics Computer Setup Windows 98 Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 Compaq Support Software CD Compaq QuickRestore CD Compaq Web Site Computer Setup is the only application that allows customers to modify the configuration of Compaq Diagnostics represents a significant upgrade to the Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers: • Setup...
Installing Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... Microsoft readme.txt files and FAQs on the Windows Millennium Edition CD or on selected Compaq Armada portable products. This document is on Compaq Notebook 100 and Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. This paper does not cover issues that ... are also documented. Current Compaq ROM Versions 7 Table 3 - Compaq has performed testing in September of PC health, digital media, home networking and the online experience. System ROM Versions .......7 B. SoftPaq Descriptions.....8 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on select Armada models. With enhanced ease of...
... Microsoft readme.txt files and FAQs on the Windows Millennium Edition CD or on selected Compaq Armada portable products. This document is on Compaq Notebook 100 and Armada M300, V300, E500, E700 and M700 Computers. This paper does not cover issues that ... are also documented. Current Compaq ROM Versions 7 Table 3 - Compaq has performed testing in September of PC health, digital media, home networking and the online experience. System ROM Versions .......7 B. SoftPaq Descriptions.....8 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition on select Armada models. With enhanced ease of...