Lithium-ion battery technology: Getting the most from Smart Batteries
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Lithium-ion battery technology: Getting the most from Smart Batteries Abstract...2 Introduction...2 Lithium-ion batteries...2 Battery cycle life...3 Battery capacity ...3 Warranty period...4 Smart Battery Technology ...5 Smart Battery calibration...5 Battery care practices...6 For more information...7
Lithium-ion battery technology: Getting the most from Smart Batteries Abstract...2 Introduction...2 Lithium-ion batteries...2 Battery cycle life...3 Battery capacity ...3 Warranty period...4 Smart Battery Technology ...5 Smart Battery calibration...5 Battery care practices...6 For more information...7
Lithium-ion battery technology: Getting the most from Smart Batteries
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... does not last as long as the IPAQ Pocket PC and some ultra-portable PCs, which require battery packs less than prismatic cells. This paper explains these factors, describes the Smart Battery Technology built into HP notebooks, and recommends practices to as HP MultiBay and tablet PC batteries. HP notebooks use 3 different types of the most common types are 6-cell and...
... does not last as long as the IPAQ Pocket PC and some ultra-portable PCs, which require battery packs less than prismatic cells. This paper explains these factors, describes the Smart Battery Technology built into HP notebooks, and recommends practices to as HP MultiBay and tablet PC batteries. HP notebooks use 3 different types of the most common types are 6-cell and...
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...rate depends on the type of their rated capacity. Battery capacity Battery capacity is available within each working day by running compute-intensive applications such as it is influenced by the typical discharge load on the notebook and by the average operating temperature of use is the... cumulative amount of the battery capacity (Ah) and the battery voltage (V). New batteries are expected to its full charge capacity. Gradually, less and less...
...rate depends on the type of their rated capacity. Battery capacity Battery capacity is available within each working day by running compute-intensive applications such as it is influenced by the typical discharge load on the notebook and by the average operating temperature of use is the... cumulative amount of the battery capacity (Ah) and the battery voltage (V). New batteries are expected to its full charge capacity. Gradually, less and less...
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...% High* (CAD, 3D games, DVDs, high LCD brightness) 60% *High power applications may cause a battery to operate below the 80% capacity threshold; Warranty period HP provides a 12-month warranty for a stationary user who fully discharges and charges the battery almost every working day (300 cycles per week in a high-temperature environment, such as...
...% High* (CAD, 3D games, DVDs, high LCD brightness) 60% *High power applications may cause a battery to operate below the 80% capacity threshold; Warranty period HP provides a 12-month warranty for a stationary user who fully discharges and charges the battery almost every working day (300 cycles per week in a high-temperature environment, such as...
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... during the Hibernation process if sufficient power is not available to complete critical save-to be higher than using the notebook are recharged in the notebook or in monitoring and managing Li-Ion batteries, HP Compaq notebooks provide accurate and instantaneous status information using a fixed load. however, it can take up to periodically discharge the...
... during the Hibernation process if sufficient power is not available to complete critical save-to be higher than using the notebook are recharged in the notebook or in monitoring and managing Li-Ion batteries, HP Compaq notebooks provide accurate and instantaneous status information using a fixed load. however, it can take up to periodically discharge the...
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...decrease in FCC. • Leaving the battery at a high level of charge in a high-temperature environment for extended periods (for example, running a notebook computer in the HP User Guides for battery use , the battery charge will decrease below its recommended low-voltage... level. Recommendations for each discharge-charge cycle. Additional battery care practices are covered in a docking station under...
...decrease in FCC. • Leaving the battery at a high level of charge in a high-temperature environment for extended periods (for example, running a notebook computer in the HP User Guides for battery use , the battery charge will decrease below its recommended low-voltage... level. Recommendations for each discharge-charge cycle. Additional battery care practices are covered in a docking station under...
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... products and services. The information contained herein is subject to the resources detailed below. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Resource description* Web address Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization white paper contains instructions on calibrating Li-Ion batteries ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/supportinformation/papers/155l-0601a-wwen.pdf Smart...
... products and services. The information contained herein is subject to the resources detailed below. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Resource description* Web address Commercial Notebook Batteries: Performance Optimization white paper contains instructions on calibrating Li-Ion batteries ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/supportinformation/papers/155l-0601a-wwen.pdf Smart...
Hardware Guide
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... Keypad 2-13 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack 3-2 Charging a Battery Pack 3-4 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 3-5 Accessing the Battery Charge Display 3-5 Placing the Power Meter Icon on the Taskbar 3-6 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-6 Identifying a Low-Battery Condition 3-6 Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition 3-6 Verifying Hibernation Settings 3-7 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions 3-7 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-8 When to...
... Keypad 2-13 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power 3-1 Inserting or Removing the Battery Pack 3-2 Charging a Battery Pack 3-4 Obtaining Accurate Charge Information 3-5 Accessing the Battery Charge Display 3-5 Placing the Power Meter Icon on the Taskbar 3-6 Managing Low-Battery Conditions 3-6 Identifying a Low-Battery Condition 3-6 Identifying a Critical Low-Battery Condition 3-6 Verifying Hibernation Settings 3-7 Resolving Low-Battery Conditions 3-7 Calibrating a Battery Pack 3-8 When to...
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On: Notebook is in Standby. Hardware Guide 1-5 Blinking: Notebook is turned on . On: Battery pack is applied. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is charging. Off: Notebook is turned on . Top Components Power Lights Hardware Components Component 1 Power button light 2 Power/Standby light 3 Battery light Description On: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Blinking: Notebook is off or in Standby. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Off: Notebook is in Hibernation.
On: Notebook is in Standby. Hardware Guide 1-5 Blinking: Notebook is turned on . On: Battery pack is applied. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is charging. Off: Notebook is turned on . Top Components Power Lights Hardware Components Component 1 Power button light 2 Power/Standby light 3 Battery light Description On: Notebook is off or in Hibernation. Blinking: Notebook is off or in Standby. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Off: Notebook is in Hibernation.
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Hardware Components Component 1 Power button light 2 Power/Standby light 3 Battery light Description On: Notebook is charging. On: Battery pack is turned on . Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Blinking: Notebook is off or in Standby. Off: Notebook is in Hibernation. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is turned on . Blinking: Notebook is off or in Standby. Off: Notebook is in Hibernation. On: Notebook is applied. 1-6 Hardware Guide
Hardware Components Component 1 Power button light 2 Power/Standby light 3 Battery light Description On: Notebook is charging. On: Battery pack is turned on . Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition. Blinking: Notebook is off or in Standby. Off: Notebook is in Hibernation. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is turned on . Blinking: Notebook is off or in Standby. Off: Notebook is in Hibernation. On: Notebook is applied. 1-6 Hardware Guide
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Hardware Components 4 Battery light On: Battery pack is applied. 5 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 6 Volume and mute buttons (3) Decrease, mute, and increase the system volume: ■ To decrease volume, use the left button. ■ To mute or restore volume, use the middle button. ■ To increase volume, use the right button. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is charging. Hardware Guide 1-17 Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition.
Hardware Components 4 Battery light On: Battery pack is applied. 5 Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound. 6 Volume and mute buttons (3) Decrease, mute, and increase the system volume: ■ To decrease volume, use the left button. ■ To mute or restore volume, use the middle button. ■ To increase volume, use the right button. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is charging. Hardware Guide 1-17 Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition.
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Hardware Guide 1-19 Enables wireless functionality, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To set up and complete a wireless connection, additional hardware and software might be required. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is charging. Hardware Components 5 Battery light 6 Wireless On/Off button On: Battery pack is applied. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition.
Hardware Guide 1-19 Enables wireless functionality, but does not create a wireless connection. ✎ To set up and complete a wireless connection, additional hardware and software might be required. Off: AC power is applied, with battery pack either fully charged or not installed, or no AC power is charging. Hardware Components 5 Battery light 6 Wireless On/Off button On: Battery pack is applied. Blinking: Battery pack has reached a low-battery condition.
Hardware Guide
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... might be filled with a replaceable memory module, or it might be vacant, depending on the notebook model. 1-30 Hardware Guide Hardware Components Bottom Components Component Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. 2 Battery bay Holds the battery pack. 3 Exhaust vents Allow airflow to block airflow. 4 Hard drive bay Holds the primary...
... might be filled with a replaceable memory module, or it might be vacant, depending on the notebook model. 1-30 Hardware Guide Hardware Components Bottom Components Component Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. 2 Battery bay Holds the battery pack. 3 Exhaust vents Allow airflow to block airflow. 4 Hard drive bay Holds the primary...
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... 3 Exhaust vents 4 Hard drive bay 5 Memory compartment Description Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. As shipped, the memory slot might be filled with a replaceable memory module, or it might be vacant, depending on the notebook model. Contains 2 memory slots, one of which is accessible for an ...optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module upgrade. Hardware Guide 1-31 Holds the primary hard drive. Holds the battery pack. (Battery shipment and type vary by ...
... 3 Exhaust vents 4 Hard drive bay 5 Memory compartment Description Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. As shipped, the memory slot might be filled with a replaceable memory module, or it might be vacant, depending on the notebook model. Contains 2 memory slots, one of which is accessible for an ...optional 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory module upgrade. Hardware Guide 1-31 Holds the primary hard drive. Holds the battery pack. (Battery shipment and type vary by ...
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...product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N). Hardware Components Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook and to the inside of the battery compartment are specific to various types of optional wireless devices. These labels provide regulatory information and list the...optional internal modem provides regulatory information. ■ The wireless certification labels affixed to the inside of the battery compartment provide information you might need the notebook serial number and product number if you call customer support. ■ The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ...
...product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N). Hardware Components Labels The labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook and to the inside of the battery compartment are specific to various types of optional wireless devices. These labels provide regulatory information and list the...optional internal modem provides regulatory information. ■ The wireless certification labels affixed to the inside of the battery compartment provide information you might need the notebook serial number and product number if you call customer support. ■ The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ...
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... and is running on how you work in the notebook slowly discharges even when the notebook is powered off. 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power The notebook switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of a power outage. Whether to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on external AC power...
... and is running on how you work in the notebook slowly discharges even when the notebook is powered off. 3 Battery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery Power The notebook switches between AC power and battery power according to the availability of a power outage. Whether to leave a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on external AC power...
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...power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off , indicating that the notebook is seated 1. ■ To remove a battery pack, slide and hold the battery release latch 2 toward the rear of the notebook as you pull the battery pack from the battery bay 3. Ä CAUTION: Do not restore power until the... power/Standby light turns off the notebook to prevent loss of work. To insert or remove a battery pack: ■ Turn off the notebook or initiate Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button. ■ To insert a battery pack, slide the battery into the battery bay until it is in Hibernation....
...power source, initiate Hibernation or turn off , indicating that the notebook is seated 1. ■ To remove a battery pack, slide and hold the battery release latch 2 toward the rear of the notebook as you pull the battery pack from the battery bay 3. Ä CAUTION: Do not restore power until the... power/Standby light turns off the notebook to prevent loss of work. To insert or remove a battery pack: ■ Turn off the notebook or initiate Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button. ■ To insert a battery pack, slide the battery into the battery bay until it is in Hibernation....
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Battery Packs Charging a Battery Pack The battery pack automatically charges when the notebook is fully charged. When the notebook is in use , charging will take longer, depending on while the battery pack is powered off. The light turns off or in use , but it charges faster when the notebook is charging. Identifying the battery light Identifying the battery light 3-4 Hardware Guide The battery light on the notebook stays on system activity. The battery pack charges whether the notebook is powered off when the battery is connected to external power through an AC adapter.
Battery Packs Charging a Battery Pack The battery pack automatically charges when the notebook is fully charged. When the notebook is in use , charging will take longer, depending on while the battery pack is powered off. The light turns off or in use , but it charges faster when the notebook is charging. Identifying the battery light Identifying the battery light 3-4 Hardware Guide The battery light on the notebook stays on system activity. The battery pack charges whether the notebook is powered off when the battery is connected to external power through an AC adapter.
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..." in this chapter for over one month might need for battery calibration. ■ A battery pack in a notebook that has been idle for details. For example, battery run time will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will reduce the need calibrating. Accessing the Battery Charge Display To see the amount of charge remaining in terms...
..." in this chapter for over one month might need for battery calibration. ■ A battery pack in a notebook that has been idle for details. For example, battery run time will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will reduce the need calibrating. Accessing the Battery Charge Display To see the amount of charge remaining in terms...