Windows 95 and Windows, Windows NT | Compaq E500 instruction

When the battery meter or power meter icon is displayed in the taskbar, the icon can also be used as follows.

In Windows 95 and Windows 98—

Task

View the total battery power remaining in the system.

Procedure

Rest the cursor over the icon.

Enable/disable an on-screen critical low-battery warning.

Access the Power tab in the Power Properties window.

Open battery meter in a popup window.

Left-click the icon, select or clear the Enable Low Battery Warning check box, then select OK.

Right-click the icon, select Adjust Power Properties, then press Enter.

Double-click the icon.

Display charge information as a percent of a full charge or as the run time remaining.

Left-click the icon, then select your preference in the popup window.

In Windows NT 4.0—

Task

View the total battery power remaining in the system.

Procedure

Rest the cursor over the icon.

Open the Compaq Power	Double-click or right-click the icon.
Properties window.

Using the Power or Power Meter Tab

The Power tab, called the Power Meter tab in Windows 98, is available in Windows 95 and Windows 98.

■To access the tab

❏In Windows 95 select Start⊕Settings⊕Control Panel⊕Power⊕Power tab.

❏In Windows 98 select Start⊕Settings⊕Control Panel⊕Power Management⊕Power Meter tab.

■To view the combined percent of total power remaining in all battery packs in the system, clear the Show the Status of All Batteries check box.

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Compaq E500 specifications Windows 95 and Windows, Windows NT, Using the Power or Power Meter Tab

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