Using the Power or Power Meter Tab, Windows NT | Compaq M300

4-10Managing Power

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.

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.

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

Procedure

Rest the cursor over the icon.

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.

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.

Open the Compaq Power Properties window.

Procedure

Rest the cursor over the icon.

Double-click or right-click the icon.

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.

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Compaq M300 manual Using the Power or Power Meter Tab, Windows 95 and Windows, Windows NT, 10Managing 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 Xiv About This Guide Symbols in TextCould result in bodily harm or loss of life Damage to equipment or loss of information Identifying Packing Box Contents Getting StartedFinding Information 2Getting Started Identifying Hardware ComponentsComponent Function To-2-prong plug adapter Japan only Top Components Taking a Look at the ComputerTop Components Component Function Top7Components 2Taking a Look at the Computer Left Side Components Left Side Components Right Side Components Right Side Components4Taking a Look at the Computer PC Card slot Air intake vents Air exhaust vents Front Components Front ComponentsOpens the computer Rear Components Rear Components Bottom Components Bottom ComponentsProduces sound Connecting the Diskette Drive External Diskette Drive8Taking a Look at the Computer Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Versatile Battery Pack Using the Keyboard Using the Pointing DeviceIdentifying Keyboard1 Components 2Using the Keyboard TouchPad ProceduresProcedure Navigating with the TouchPad Using Hotkeys Setting TouchPad PreferencesScroll Lock+Scroll Lock+F3 Adjusting System Volume Switching the Display and ImageTask Hotkeys Setting a Power Conservation Level Viewing Battery Charge StatusInitiating Quick Controls Enabling the Eurocurrency Symbol Adjusting Screen Brightness6Using the Keyboard Displaying System Information Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Toggling thenKeypad On and OffOperating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Enabling the Keypad at Startup 8Using the Keyboard Selecting a Power Source Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source Recommended Power Source 2Managing Power Selecting a Power SourceAdapter Standby or Hibernation Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work Power/suspend* light turns off 4Managing PowerBeginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work Result Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery ConditionsBeginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work Initiate Press Fn + suspend button 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 Charge Level Lights Using the Battery Status TabUsing the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon 10Managing Power Using the Power or Power Meter TabWindows 95 and Windows Windows NT Calibrating a Battery Pack Running a Calibration 12Managing Power Battery Pack Location Changing the Primary Battery PackComputer battery bay Stopping a Calibration 14Managing Power Removing the Primary Battery Pack Installing the Primary Battery Pack 16Managing Power Storing the Battery Pack Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures Using Power Preferences18Managing Power Storage Time Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NTProcedure from Control Panel Settings tab. Select Custom, then enter Your preferences Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT 20Managing PowerSet Hibernation timeout Settings tab, then select the On or Off Button Setting Power Preferences in Windows Battery Power Conservation Checklist Conserving Battery Power22Managing Power Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Conserving Battery Power in Windows 24Managing Power Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT Managing Random Access Memory RAM Upgrading Your ComputerMemory 2Upgrading Your Computer Removing or Inserting a Memory Expansion BoardPage 4Upgrading Your Computer Page Hard Drives Removing the Primary Hard Drive6Upgrading 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 Connecting the AC Adapter Turning Equipment On and Off4Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Connecting External Devices Operating External Devices Drive Devices6Mobile Expansion Unit on select models Removing a MultiBay Device Drives SupportDrives Support Bay Device Bay Location 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 Recommended Settings Configuring the Modem2Using an Internal Modem available on select models Selecting Communications Software Using the Modem Using Modem Commands and Dial ModifiersSetting 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 Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration Travel Connection Checklist6Using an Internal Modem available on select models Page Using PC Cards Configuring a PC CardInserting 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 Connecting a Device to the Microphone Jack Connecting an External Audio DeviceSelecting an Audio Connector To Connect This Device Use This Jack 4Using Audio Features Connecting a Device to Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack Using the Fn+F5 hotkeys Adjusting Volume Using the Infrared Port Communicating with Infrared10-1 Configuring the Infrared Port 10-2Using the Infrared PortEnabling the Infrared Port 10-3 If You Forget a Password Security Features Quick ReferenceSecurity Features Quick Reference Securing the Computer Using a Power-On Password Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Power-On Password11-2Securing the Computer Entering a Power-On Password Using Quick ControlsSetting, Changing, or Deleting Quick Control Preferences 11-3 Initiating QuickLock Manually Using a Setup PasswordExiting QuickLock 11-4Securing the Computer 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 Intelligent Manageability Finding Intelligent Manageability Help12-1 Identifying a Fault Management Alert Using Fault Management AlertsSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences 12-2Intelligent Manageability Obtaining Customized Update Information with Info Messenger Maintenance, Shipping, TravelObtaining Software Updates Enhancements by Subscription Updating the System 13-2Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel Displaying the Version of the Installed System ROM Installing a System ROM from a Diskette Obtaining a System ROM13-3 Reinstalling Software Replacing the Lithium Real-time Clock Battery13-4Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel 13-5 Caring for the Computer 13-6Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel Preparing the Computer for Shipping or TravelTraveling with the Computer 13-7 Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows14-1 14-2Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Using Computer SetupSelecting from the File Menu Selecting from the File Menu Selecting from the Security Menu Setup password Power-On password DriveLock passwordsSelecting from the Security Menu 14-3 Selecting from the Security Menu 14-4Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from the Advanced Menu Change the Computer Setup language Boot OptionsSelecting from the Advanced Menu 14-5 Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 14-6Configuration and Diagnostic UtilitiesSelecting from the Advanced Menu 14-7 Running a Diagnostic Test 14-8Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities Troubleshooting Quick Solutions Checklist15-1 Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio Problems15-2Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Volume needs Multimedia Adjusting Headphones, or a Turned down Volume Headset produces no15-3 Sound Software application Solving Battery Problems Solving Battery Problems15-4Troubleshooting Problem Replace the battery pack Solving Battery Problems15-5 No action is required Battery charge does not last as long as expected 15-6Troubleshooting Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Drive ProblemsSolving Hard Drive Problems 15-7 Solving CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drive Problems Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems15-8Troubleshooting Solving CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Problems Enable CD-ROM boot ability15-9 Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems15-10Troubleshooting Solving Infrared Problems Solving Infrared ProblemsSolving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems 15-11 Solving Infrared Problems 15-12Troubleshooting 15-13 Movement OrientationDo 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 Memory Problems Solving Modem Problems Solving Modem Problems 15-16TroubleshootingAt the command line in terminal mode, type ATX3DT Refer to Disabling a Device in Chapter 15-17 Modem is not Responding to Commands from Computer keyboard 15-18Troubleshooting Modem does not connect Not connect at highest speedTelephone Characters are garbled/transfer rates are slow 15-19 Restore power, if necessary 15-20TroubleshootingModem loses Connection Interfering with Solving PC Card Problems Solving PC Card Problems15-21 Windows 95 or Windows 98 refer Solving Power Problems Solving Power Problems15-22Troubleshooting Battery pack may be defective 15-23 Solving Power Problems Solving Screen Problems Solving Screen Problems15-24Troubleshooting Solving USB Problems Solving USB Problems15-25 Windows 95 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