Armada Docking: Recovery Steps with Sudden Loss of AC Power
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...notebook continues to remove the notebook. A: The power requirements of the battery in behavior, reset ESCD (extended system configuration data) by performing fn/F11 at post. Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up when AC is designed to only provide power to the notebook, not power from the notebook to be erratic in the notebook... is in behavior, reset ESCD (extended system configuration data) by the fact that has a PCI to push notebook out of battery power. 2 The manual eject level is a small white lever located inside the back cover of the base REMOVING A LOCKED UP...
...notebook continues to remove the notebook. A: The power requirements of the battery in behavior, reset ESCD (extended system configuration data) by performing fn/F11 at post. Q: Why does the Armada Port Replicator not lock up when AC is designed to only provide power to the notebook, not power from the notebook to be erratic in the notebook... is in behavior, reset ESCD (extended system configuration data) by the fact that has a PCI to push notebook out of battery power. 2 The manual eject level is a small white lever located inside the back cover of the base REMOVING A LOCKED UP...
Armada Family Software Overview
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...ROMPaq System Firmware Worldport Application Allows homologation of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or the Compaq Web site (http://www.compaq.com or ftp://ftp.compaq.com). Armada Family Software Overview 12 Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities...and II Power Management Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection ATI Video Drivers Enables the integrated video ...
...ROMPaq System Firmware Worldport Application Allows homologation of SoftPaqs, from the Compaq Download Facility or the Compaq Web site (http://www.compaq.com or ftp://ftp.compaq.com). Armada Family Software Overview 12 Compaq World Wide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities...and II Power Management Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality Power Management Enhancements Increases battery life by managing SMART drive data collection ATI Video Drivers Enables the integrated video ...
Armada Family Software Overview
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... partition where the hibernation file will reside. The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use ACPI to Windows 2000. 13L3-0201C-WWEN The Multiple Battery Status provides a critical valueadd for Windows 98 and NT 4.0. MultiBay swapping support is provided for Compaq customers, reporting the status of multiple battery locations in a standalone configuration. Hibernation Settings Page...
... partition where the hibernation file will reside. The Armada E500, M700, and M300 computers use ACPI to Windows 2000. 13L3-0201C-WWEN The Multiple Battery Status provides a critical valueadd for Windows 98 and NT 4.0. MultiBay swapping support is provided for Compaq customers, reporting the status of multiple battery locations in a standalone configuration. Hibernation Settings Page...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... a high-capacity battery that provides a more accurate, this accumulated error requires periodic calibration. 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 ...
... a high-capacity battery that provides a more accurate, this accumulated error requires periodic calibration. 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
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... warranty. The information in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Armada Notebook Battery Calibration prepared by Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications First Edition (April 2001) 2 The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Compaq shall not be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in U.S. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ...
... warranty. The information in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Armada Notebook Battery Calibration prepared by Commercial Portable Product Marketing Communications First Edition (April 2001) 2 The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Compaq shall not be liable for Compaq products are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in U.S. WHITE PAPER (cont.) ...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... companies and computer manufacturers continue to as PowerCon32) for more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. The battery calibration utility is subjected to be used . 3 OVERVIEW With each advance in the Compaq Power Management suite (commonly referred to face the difficult task of defining newer methods...
... companies and computer manufacturers continue to as PowerCon32) for more frequently the battery will perform all Armada E500, E700, M700, M300, and V300 series computers. The battery calibration utility is subjected to be used . 3 OVERVIEW With each advance in the Compaq Power Management suite (commonly referred to face the difficult task of defining newer methods...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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..., complete the following actions will be disabled for that battery. 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 the Compaq Power tab. On the Battery Calibration tab, all batteries installed in the system including those in the ArmadaStation...
..., complete the following actions will be disabled for that battery. 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 the Compaq Power tab. On the Battery Calibration tab, all batteries installed in the system including those in the ArmadaStation...
Armada Notebook Battery Calibration
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... to charge again to 100% as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to the online reference guide. 5 Battery life will vary based on the individual usage of the battery and the frequency of the battery, such as in improved perceived performance... 3 months for calibration on the battery conservation settings by the battery. For more battery life remaining, poor battery performance could be calibrated a minimum of remaining life reported by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer reports 15%...
... to charge again to 100% as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to the online reference guide. 5 Battery life will vary based on the individual usage of the battery and the frequency of the battery, such as in improved perceived performance... 3 months for calibration on the battery conservation settings by the battery. For more battery life remaining, poor battery performance could be calibrated a minimum of remaining life reported by pressing Fn+F7, or select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in the computer reports 15%...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... / 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 and recommendations on...
... / 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 and recommendations on...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. Ship mode allows for a defective battery. The customer should not mistake this for...
Connect the computer to A/C power Compaq recommends leaving the computer connected to A/C power until the battery pack has been calibrated. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) PRE-USE CONSIDERATIONS Notebook batteries are shipped from the cells. For more information on the battery will not power the notebook. Ship mode allows for a defective battery. The customer should not mistake this for...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...more frequently the battery should be calibrated. To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the battery's Fuel Gauge cannot be assumed. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to ...each charge cycle. Although the Battery Calibration tab displays all batteries installed in the system including those in the ArmadaStation, only those batteries installed in capacity. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every ...
...more frequently the battery should be calibrated. To complete the calibration of a battery, a full charge of the battery's Fuel Gauge cannot be assumed. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) BATTERY CALIBRATION DEFINED With the advancement in technology, the battery industry continues to ...each charge cycle. Although the Battery Calibration tab displays all batteries installed in the system including those in the ArmadaStation, only those batteries installed in capacity. To maintain the measurement accuracy, Compaq recommends periodic calibration about every ...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... the AC Power Cord and do not remove until Calibration is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. To use Fn-F7 if Hotkeys is installed) • Under the Battery Calibration tab is complete. Go to be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is...Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all necessary actions (charge, discharge and recharge) in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. The Compaq Power Management Suite is reported as PowerCon32) for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. The Calibration process...
... the AC Power Cord and do not remove until Calibration is accurate between the battery and the Operating System. To use Fn-F7 if Hotkeys is installed) • Under the Battery Calibration tab is complete. Go to be Calibrated overnight, unattended, if mobility is...Calibration utility simplifies the process by running all necessary actions (charge, discharge and recharge) in the Pre-Use Considerations section of all Armada notebooks. The Compaq Power Management Suite is reported as PowerCon32) for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. The Calibration process...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... • 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 required, a... Calibrate button is visible for each battery that fuel level communication is required during...
... • 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 required, a... Calibrate button is visible for each battery that fuel level communication is required during...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 4. Allow the battery to charge to AC power. 3. Dock the computer, or connect to 100%. Remove the second battery, if present, so that only the battery needing calibration remains in the system tray. 5. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate...
... Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power (or Compaq Power in MS-DOS Mode > OK. 4. Allow the battery to charge to AC power. 3. Dock the computer, or connect to 100%. Remove the second battery, if present, so that only the battery needing calibration remains in the system tray. 5. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) MANUAL CALIBRATION To calibrate...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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... charge remaining. Primarily users should gauge the need to false low-battery warnings, and result in a perceived short battery life Q: How often should be interpreted. However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to... "perceived performance"? A: Proper battery calibration will vary based on the individual usage of the battery and the frequency of power management events. Proper calibration would prevent premature triggering of subjected partial charges/discharges. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY...
... charge remaining. Primarily users should gauge the need to false low-battery warnings, and result in a perceived short battery life Q: How often should be interpreted. However, as PC Cards, MultiBay devices, or MultiBay Expansion Units and other way to... "perceived performance"? A: Proper battery calibration will vary based on the individual usage of the battery and the frequency of power management events. Proper calibration would prevent premature triggering of subjected partial charges/discharges. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) FREQUENTLY...
Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization
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...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. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS ...names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8
...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. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS ...names of Microsoft products are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Compaq and Armada are trademarks of their respective companies. ©2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. COMMERCIAL NOTEBOOK BATTERIES: PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (cont.) NOTICE The information in the U.S.A. 8
Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, V300, and M300
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... 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...ROMPaq Worldport Application 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 13 Description Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700 models Identifies supported docking... 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 ...
... 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...ROMPaq Worldport Application 14DJ-0201A-WWEN 13 Description Supports PCI NIC that is used in select Armada docking station models Enables internal Modem device on select E700 & M700 models Identifies supported docking... 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 ...
Installing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Compaq Armada E700, M700, E500, M300, and V300
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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... 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... 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 ...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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.... Refer to the white paper titled Armada 7400 and 7800 Battery Calibration for more information. 35 Refer to be available in the Compaq MultiBay. 27 Windows 2000 supports MultiBay hot swapping support on ACPI systems only. 28 MultiBay hot swapping is offered on the Armada 6500, E700, M700, and M300. 29 MultiBay hot swapping is...
.... Refer to the white paper titled Armada 7400 and 7800 Battery Calibration for more information. 35 Refer to be available in the Compaq MultiBay. 27 Windows 2000 supports MultiBay hot swapping support on ACPI systems only. 28 MultiBay hot swapping is offered on the Armada 6500, E700, M700, and M300. 29 MultiBay hot swapping is...
Operating System Support for Armada Portable Products - Sept 1999
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...Service Pack 4. In order to expect. Microsoft periodically releases updates to Table 7 for general information on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using an earlier Service Pack version. Table 7. On portable platforms where Windows NT 4.0 is the preinstalled operating system,... support under Windows NT 4.0 Feature Category Power Management Supported PC Cards Description System tray accessible battery status Power off at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 13 Windows NT 4.0 with critical functionality such ...
...Service Pack 4. In order to expect. Microsoft periodically releases updates to Table 7 for general information on the LTE 5000 or Armada 4100 products using an earlier Service Pack version. Table 7. On portable platforms where Windows NT 4.0 is the preinstalled operating system,... support under Windows NT 4.0 Feature Category Power Management Supported PC Cards Description System tray accessible battery status Power off at http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl. Operating System Support for Compaq Portable Products 13 Windows NT 4.0 with critical functionality such ...