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Compaq M300 manual Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack, 8Managing Power

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4-8Managing Power

❏The battery light, shown below, turns on while the battery pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.

■To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays—

❏Allow a battery pack to discharge to the low-battery level through normal use before charging it.

❏When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.

❏Before charging a new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for 2 weeks or more, calibrate the new battery pack or check the calibration on the unused battery pack.

Monitoring the Charge in a

Battery Pack

NOTE: The references in Windows 98 battery charge displays to a “standard APM battery pack” apply to all battery packs that can be used in the computer.

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Compaq M300 manual Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack, 8Managing Power

Contents

Compaq Armada M300 Series of Personal Computers Documentation Survey Business Reply Mail First Edition June Part Number Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq Armada M300 Series Compaq Armada M300 Series Reference Guide Contents Managing Power Vii Upgrading Your Computer Viii Using Audio Features Securing the Computer Intelligent Manageability Appendix a Appendix B Xii Appendix D Xiii Text Conventions Damage to equipment or loss of information Symbols in TextXiv About This Guide Could result in bodily harm or loss of life Getting Started Identifying Packing Box ContentsFinding Information Function Identifying Hardware Components2Getting Started Component To-2-prong plug adapter Japan only Component Function Taking a Look at the ComputerTop Components Top Components Top7Components 2Taking a Look at the Computer Left Side Components Left Side Components PC Card slot Air intake vents Air exhaust vents Right Side ComponentsRight Side Components 4Taking a Look at the Computer Front Components Front ComponentsOpens the computer Rear Components Rear Components Bottom Components Bottom ComponentsProduces sound External Diskette Drive Connecting the Diskette Drive8Taking a Look at the Computer Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Versatile Battery Pack Using the Pointing Device Using the KeyboardIdentifying Keyboard1 Components Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad Procedures2Using the Keyboard Procedure Setting TouchPad Preferences Using HotkeysScroll Lock+Scroll Lock+F3 Hotkeys Switching the Display and ImageAdjusting System Volume Task Viewing Battery Charge Status Setting a Power Conservation LevelInitiating Quick Controls Displaying System Information Adjusting Screen BrightnessEnabling the Eurocurrency Symbol 6Using the Keyboard Toggling thenKeypad On and Off Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadOperating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Enabling the Keypad at Startup 8Using the Keyboard Recommended Power Source Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source Selecting a Power Source Selecting a Power Source 2Managing PowerAdapter Standby or Hibernation Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work Result 4Managing PowerPower/suspend* light turns off Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work Initiate Press Fn + suspend button Managing Low-Battery ConditionsIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work 6Managing Power Resolving Low-Battery Conditions If you are charging the battery pack in the computer Charging a Battery Pack 8Managing Power Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Using the Battery Status Tab Using the Battery Charge Level LightsUsing the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Windows NT Using the Power or Power Meter Tab10Managing Power Windows 95 and Windows Calibrating a Battery Pack Running a Calibration 12Managing Power Stopping a Calibration Changing the Primary Battery PackBattery Pack Location Computer battery bay 14Managing Power Removing the Primary Battery Pack Installing the Primary Battery Pack 16Managing Power Storing the Battery Pack Storage Time Using Power PreferencesRecommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures 18Managing Power Settings tab. Select Custom, then enter Your preferences Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NTSetting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT Procedure from Control Panel Settings tab, then select the On or Off Button 20Managing PowerSetting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT Set Hibernation timeout Setting Power Preferences in Windows Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Conserving Battery PowerBattery Power Conservation Checklist 22Managing Power Conserving Battery Power in Windows 24Managing Power Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT Upgrading Your Computer Managing Random Access Memory RAMMemory 2Upgrading Your Computer Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion BoardPage 4Upgrading Your Computer Page Removing the Primary Hard Drive Hard Drives6Upgrading Your Computer Inserting the Primary Hard Drive 8Upgrading Your Computer Caring for Drives Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Bay 10Upgrading Your Computer Docking Devices Connecting the Computer 2Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Disconnecting the Computer Docking and Undocking to a Compatible Docking Device Turning Equipment On and Off Connecting the AC Adapter4Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Connecting External Devices Drive Devices Operating External Devices6Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Bay Device Bay Location Drives SupportRemoving a MultiBay Device Drives Support 8Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Inserting a MultiBay Device Removing the Diskette Drive from Diskette Drive Bay 10Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Inserting the Diskette Drive into the Diskette Drive Bay Connecting the Modem Cable Selecting Communications Software Configuring the ModemRecommended Settings 2Using an Internal Modem available on select models Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Using the ModemSetting Modem Preferences Installing and loading fax communication software 4Using an Internal Modem available on select models Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Travel Connection Checklist Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration6Using an Internal Modem available on select models Page Configuring a PC Card Using PC CardsInserting or Removing a PC Card Inserting a PC Card 2Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card 4Using PC Cards Using the Internal Microphone Stereo Speakers Using Audio Features 2Using Audio Features To Connect This Device Use This Jack Connecting an External Audio DeviceConnecting a Device to the Microphone Jack Selecting an Audio Connector 4Using Audio Features Connecting a Device to Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack Using the Fn+F5 hotkeys Adjusting Volume Communicating with Infrared Using the Infrared Port10-1 10-2Using the Infrared Port Configuring the Infrared PortEnabling the Infrared Port 10-3 Securing the Computer Security Features Quick ReferenceIf You Forget a Password Security Features Quick Reference Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password Using a Power-On Password11-2Securing the Computer 11-3 Using Quick ControlsEntering a Power-On Password Setting, Changing, or Deleting Quick Control Preferences 11-4Securing the Computer Using a Setup PasswordInitiating QuickLock Manually Exiting QuickLock 11-5 Entering a Setup Password 11-6Securing the Computer Using DriveLock 11-7 Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock 11-8Securing the Computer Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 11-9 Disabling a Device 11-10Securing the Computer Securing the Computer Hard Drive Bay 11-11 Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Finding Intelligent Manageability Help Intelligent Manageability12-1 12-2Intelligent Manageability Using Fault Management AlertsIdentifying a Fault Management Alert Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences Updating the System Maintenance, Shipping, TravelObtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger Obtaining Software Updates Enhancements by Subscription 13-2Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel Displaying the Version of the Installed System ROM Obtaining a System ROM Installing a System ROM from a Diskette13-3 Replacing the Lithium Real-time Clock Battery Reinstalling Software13-4Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel 13-5 Caring for the Computer Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel 13-6Maintenance, Shipping, and TravelTraveling with the Computer 13-7 Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities14-1 Selecting from the File Menu Using Computer Setup14-2Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from the File Menu 14-3 Setup password Power-On password DriveLock passwordsSelecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Security Menu 14-4Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities 14-5 Change the Computer Setup language Boot OptionsSelecting from the Advanced Menu Selecting from the Advanced Menu 14-6Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Using Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsSelecting from the Advanced Menu 14-7 Running a Diagnostic Test 14-8Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Quick Solutions Checklist Troubleshooting15-1 Problem Possible Cause Solution Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems 15-2Troubleshooting Sound Software application Headphones, or a Turned down Volume Headset produces noVolume needs Multimedia Adjusting 15-3 Problem Solving Battery ProblemsSolving Battery Problems 15-4Troubleshooting No action is required Solving Battery ProblemsReplace the battery pack 15-5 Battery charge does not last as long as expected 15-6Troubleshooting 15-7 Solving Drive ProblemsSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive Problems15-8Troubleshooting Enable CD-ROM boot ability Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems15-9 Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems15-10Troubleshooting 15-11 Solving Infrared ProblemsSolving Infrared Problems Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Solving Infrared Problems 15-12Troubleshooting Movement Orientation 15-13Do not move either unit during data transmission Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems Solving Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems15-14Troubleshooting Solving Modem Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Modem Problems Solving Memory Problems Refer to Disabling a Device in Chapter 15-16TroubleshootingSolving Modem Problems At the command line in terminal mode, type ATX3DT 15-17 Modem is not Responding to Commands from Computer keyboard Modem does not connect Not connect at highest speed 15-18TroubleshootingTelephone Characters are garbled/transfer rates are slow 15-19 Connection Interfering with 15-20TroubleshootingRestore power, if necessary Modem loses Windows 95 or Windows 98 refer Solving PC Card ProblemsSolving PC Card Problems 15-21 Battery pack may be defective Solving Power ProblemsSolving Power Problems 15-22Troubleshooting 15-23 Solving Power Problems Solving Screen Problems Solving Screen Problems15-24Troubleshooting Solving USB Problems Solving USB Problems15-25 External devices 15-26TroubleshootingWindows 95 Up to five tiers Compaq Customer Support Using the Worldwide WebPreparing to Call Technical Support 2Compaq Customer Support Australia Worldwide Telephone NumbersWorldwide Telephone Numbers Country Location Code Telephone Number Argentina Worldwide Telephone Numbers 4Compaq Customer Support Eastern Europe, The Middle East Africa ColombiaCzech Republic Denmark 6Compaq Customer Support Korea IsraelItaly Japan 8Compaq Customer Support South Africa PortugalRussia Singapore 10Compaq Customer Support Agency Series Number Regulatory NoticesRegulatory Agency Series Numbers Product 2Regulatory Notices Modifications Cables Canadian NoticeUnited States only Energy Star Compliance Power CordsAvis Canadien Japanese Notice Airline Travel Notice Battery Notice 6Regulatory Notices Laser SafetyCdrh Regulations Laser Information Laser Information European Union NoticePolarization Circular 8Regulatory Notices Safety Precautions for Modems Regulations Governing Use of Modems Canadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems Telephone Consumer Protection Act10Regulatory Notices Page 12Regulatory Notices New Zealand Modem Statements Macrovision Corporation Notice Preventing Electrostatic Discharge When Handling DrivesWhen Installing Internal Components Electrostatic Discharge 2Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Operating Environment SpecificationsComputer Dimensions Computer Dimensions Port and COM Port Settings Rated Input PowerPort and COM Port Settings Rated Input Power Modem Specifications Modem SpecificationsPort and COM Port Settings Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 Reference, Armada Quick, online Index-9 Index-10 Index-11 Index-12 Index-13