Solving Battery Problems | Compaq E500 specification

Solving Battery Problems

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Computer is beeping and battery charge light is blinking

Battery charge light is blinking but computer does not beep

The computer has entered a low battery condition.

Computer entered a low battery condition while low battery warning beeps and/or system beeps are turned down or off.

Save your information, exit all applications, and turn off the computer.

If available, immediately connect the computer to an external power source.

If an external power source is not available in Windows 95 or Windows 98, initiate Hibernation by pressing Fn + the suspend button, or let the computer go into Hibernation automatically. Remember that the computer has not completed Hibernation until all lights are off.

Replace the battery pack.

Charge the battery pack.

Immediately connect the computer to an external power source. If an external power source is not available, initiate Hibernation by pressing Fn + the suspend button, or let the computer go into Hibernation automatically. The computer has not completed Hibernation until all lights are off.

To enable low battery warning beeps:

1.Click the Conservation Settings tab in Power Properties and enable low battery warning beeps.

2.Press the Fn+F5 hotkeys to adjust volume for system warning beeps.

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Compaq E500 specifications Solving Battery Problems

Contents

Compaq Armada E500 Getting Started Taking a Look At the Computer Using the Keyboard Using Battery Packs Managing Power Working with Removable Drives Device Bays Using an Internal Modem Available on Select Models Connecting External Devices Using PC Cards Using Audio Features Upgrading the Computer Maintenance & Travel Guidelines Security Features Intelligent Manageability Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities USB Troubleshooting Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 Connecting to a Docking Device 10-4 13-1 Appendix a Preface Using this Guide Finding Assistance Getting Started Identifying Packing Box Contents Identifying Hardware Components 1ComponentFunction Or damage to the equipment Computer Front ComponentsFront Components Front Components 3Component Left Side Components Left Side Components Right Side Components Right Side ComponentsComponent1 Function Infrared port Composite TV-Out jack Tilt foot Right Side Components Component7 Function Rear Components Rear Components Bottom Components Bottom Components Status Indicator Lights Status Indicator Lights Using the Pointing Device Using the Keyboard Identifying1 TouchPad Components Task Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad ProceduresSetting TouchPad Preferences Procedure Pointing-Stick Components Navigating with the Pointing-Stick Pointing-Stick Procedures EasyPoint IV pointing stick model Setting Pointing-Stick Preferences Task Hotkeys Using HotkeysHotkeys Quick Reference Fn+F10 hotkeys, press Scroll Lock⊕Scroll Lock+F10 Press Fn+F5+M or Switching the ImageAdjusting System Volume Hotkeys Quick Reference Task Initiating Quick Controls Setting a Power Conservation LevelViewing Battery Status Adjusting Panel Contrast Brightness Displaying System InformationStretching Text Fn+Num Lk Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling the Keypad at Startup Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Learning About Battery Packs Using Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs Using a New Battery Pack Removing the Primary Battery Pack Inserting and Removing the Primary Battery Pack Inserting the Primary Battery Pack Storage Time Storing a Battery PackMaximizing Battery Pack Life Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures Recycling Used Battery Packs Beeps with a Blinking Battery Charge LightSystem Beeps Turning Beeps On or Off Beeps with a Blinking Power/Suspend Light Managing Power Selecting a Power SourceRecommended Power Source Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Task Procedure Result Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Managing Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery ConditionsUsing Standby Suspend and Hibernation Task Procedure Managing Power If external power is available, do one of the following Resolving Low-Battery Conditions If you are charging the battery pack in the computer Charging a Battery Pack Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Using the Battery Status TabUsing the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Using the Power or Power Meter Tab Windows 95 and WindowsWindows NT Calibrating a Battery Pack Running a Calibration Battery Number Battery Pack Location Stopping a Calibration Using Power Preferences Setting Power Preferences Windows 95 and Windows NT Procedure from Control PanelPreference 14Managing Power To access most power preference settings-Select Setting Power Preferences in Windows Conserving Battery Power Battery Power Conservation ChecklistTurning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Conserving Battery Power in Windows Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays Bay ConfigurationBay Configuration Functional Bay Devices Supported Power State Caring for Removable Drives Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Type of Drive Diskettes Accepted Selecting Diskettes Inserting a DualBay Device DualBay Devices Removing a DualBay Device Second Battery Pack Inserting a MultiBay Device MultiBay Devices Removing a MultiBay Device Using a Second Hard Drive Removing a Compact Disc Using the LS-120 Drive Using the Third Battery PackManually Ejecting a Compact Disc Connecting the Modem Cable Using AN Internal Modem Selecting Communication Software Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Using Modem Commands and Dial ModifiersUninstalling the Modem Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration Check the telephone line type-the modem requires an Travel Connection Checklist 6Using an Internal Modem Available on Select Models Connecting an External Monitor Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard If you are running Windows 95 or later to ensure that Connecting a Television Monitor Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing Device Connecting a Serial PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared Equipment Enabling the Infrared Port Configuring the Infrared Port Connecting to a Docking Device Connecting USB Peripherals Using PC Cards PC Card TypesInserting a PC Card 2Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card Changing PC Card Settings Managing PC Card PowerPC Card Device Drivers Stopping a PC Card Zoomed Video Component1 Using Audio FeaturesIdentifying the Audio Components Audio Components Audio Components Component3 Using Internal and External Microphones Controlling Audio Volume Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones Speaker Ports Upgrading the Computer Upgrading System MemoryChecking the Amount of Memory Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board External cables during this step Removing a Memory Expansion Board Upgrading the Computer Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive Upgrading the Hard DriveAttaching a Hard Drive Adapter Adding an Internal Modem Updating the System Maintenance and Travel UidelinesObtaining Customized Update Information With Info Messenger Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements By Subscription Updating the System ROM Displayingn the Version of the Installed System ROM Obtaining a System ROM Installing a System ROM from a Diskette Caring for the Computer Reinstalling Software Traveling with the Computer Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel If you are traveling internationally Types of Security Security Features Using the Cable Lock Using the Power-On Password Establishing the Power-On PasswordEntering a Power-On Password Country Key Character Changing the Power-On Password If You Forget Your Power-On Password Deleting the Power-On Password Enabling Quick Controls Using Quick Controls Establishing the Setup Password Using the Setup Password Changing the Setup Password Entering the Setup Password Enabling and Disabling Devices Deleting the Setup Password DriveLock Overview User and Master Passwords Overview Establishing DriveLock Protection Changing the User or Master Password Removing DriveLock Protection Intelligent Manageability Overview Intelligent Manageability Asset Management Fault Management Alerts Fault Management Security Management Configuration Management Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Setup Diagnostics Utilities Using Computer Setup Selecting from the File Menu Begin hereTo do this Begin here To do this Selecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Advanced Menu Running a Diagnostic Test Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solving Audio ProblemsProblem Solution Solving Audio Problems Possible Cause Solution 16-4Troubleshooting Solving Battery Problems Solving Battery Problems Possible Cause Solution Problem Possible Cause Solution Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems Problem Possible Cause Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Solution Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Memory Problems Solving Keyboard Problems ATX3DT Solving Modem Problems ATM1 Solving ModemProblems Possible Cause Solution Modem is connected to a digital line. Note Solving Modem Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Modem Problems 16-18Troubleshooting Solving PC Card Problems Solving PC Card Problems Possible Cause Solving PC Card Problems Solving PC Card Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Power Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Screen Problems Solving Screen Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Software Application Problems Solving Pointing Device Problems There is an interrupt request IRQ conflict Solving Infrared Problems Solving Infrared Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving USB Problems Preparing to Call Technical Support Compaq Customer Support Worldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone NumbersCountry Location Code Telephone Number Brazil Colombia Greece Korea Norway Sweden Venezuela Regulatory Agency Series Numbers Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsCables Canadian Notice Avis CanadienEuropean Notice Energy Star Compliance Battery NoticeJapanese Notice German Ergonomics Notice Airline Travel Notice Power Cords Laser Safety Cdrh RegulationsLaser Information Regulations Governing Use of Modems Safety Precautions for Modems 8Regulatory Notices Canadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems Telephone Consumer Protection Act New Zealand Modem Statements Regulatory Notices B-11 Macrovision Corporation Notice Preventing Electrostatic Discharge When Handling Removable DrivesWhen Installing Internal Components Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Electrical Ratings for AC Adapter Specifications Index Index 2Index Index 4Index Index 6Index QuickRestore CD-ROMs,12-4 8Index Index