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Compaq Presario M2000 manual Managing Low-Battery Conditions, Displaying Charge Reports

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Power

Displaying Charge Reports

To display battery charge information on the screen, use the operating system Power Meter feature. To access the Power Meter display:

■Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter tab.

–or–

■Select the Power Meter icon, which is displayed by default in the taskbar. To display the Power Meter icon if the default setting has been changed, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Select the Advanced tab, select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box, and then select OK.

Power Meter displays battery status in both percent and time:

■The percent indicates the amount of charge remaining in the battery pack.

■The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery pack if the battery pack continues to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease if you start playing a DVD and will increase if you stop playing a DVD.

Managing Low-Battery Conditions

This section describes default low-battery condition alerts and system responses. The default battery light responses cannot be changed. To change other responses, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

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Compaq Presario M2000 manual Managing Low-Battery Conditions, Displaying Charge Reports

Contents

Document Part Number Hardware and Software GuideCompaq Notebook Series Hardware and Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition May Reference Number M2000 Document Part NumberContents 1 HardwareTouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad 3 Power2 TouchPad and Keyboard Setting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying HotkeysConnecting an S-Video Device 4 MultimediaDisposing of a Used Battery Pack 5 Wireless Select Models Only 6 Security7 Hardware Upgrades and Replacements 8 Software Updates and Recoveries and System SoftwareA Specifications IndexKeys HardwareTop Components Componentfn key ComponentDescription Combines with other keys to performDescription TouchPadComponent Description Power ControlsComponent Description LightsComponent Mute light ComponentDescription Component Wireless Select Models Only and Volume ButtonsChapter 5, “Wireless Select DescriptionDescription Antennae Select Models OnlyComponent Å Exposure to Radio FrequencyComponent Front ComponentsLights DescriptionDescription Speakers, Jacks and Display Release ButtonComponent Description Rear ComponentsComponent Component Left-Side ComponentsPorts and Jacks DescriptionDescription PC Card Slot and ButtonComponent Description Right-Side ComponentsComponent Component DescriptionComponent Bottom ComponentsMini PCI and Memory Compartments DescriptionDescription Bays, Battery Latch and VentsComponent Component Additional ComponentsHardware DescriptionOptical Discs Labels Identifying TouchPad Components TouchPad and KeyboardTouchPad Using the TouchPad Setting TouchPad Preferences » Select Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware MouseAmong the preferences available in the TouchPad Properties window are Hotkeys Identifying HotkeysOpens default Internet browser Hotkey Quick ReferenceDefault Function Switches the image among displaysUsing Hotkeys on an External Keyboard Using Hotkey ProceduresUsing Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard Start Help and Support Using Hotkey CommandsOpen Help and Support Center fn+f1 Open Print Window fn+f2 Open Internet Explorer fn+f3Switch Image fn+f4 Initiate Standby fn+f5 Increase Brightness fn+f8 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6Decrease Brightness fn+f7 Stop an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f10 Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f9 Play Previous Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f11Keypads Display System Information fn+escUsing the Embedded Numeric Keypad Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Using an External Numeric Keypad Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You WorkSelecting a Power Source PowerPower Sources Task PowerRecommended Power Source Hardware and Software GuideSwitching Between Battery and External Power 3. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check boxPower Control and Light Locations fn+f5 Initiate standby hotkeyStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown Overviews StandbyHibernation Leaving Your Work Interference with Drive MediaStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Turning the Notebook On or OffTask Initiating or Resuming from StandbyProcedure ResultTask Initiating or Restoring from HibernationProcedure ResultUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Prompting for a Standby Password Power PreferencesUsing Power Schemes Setting Other Power Preferences Battery Pack Charging a Battery PackMonitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge ReportsManaging Low-Battery Conditions Displaying Charge ReportsIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Resolving Low-Battery Conditions Calibrating a Battery Pack When to CalibrateDischarging the Battery Pack How to CalibrateCharging the Battery Pack The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor Recharging the Battery Pack Conserving Battery Pack Power Conserving Power as You WorkReplacing a Battery Pack Selecting Power Conservation Settings2. Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery pack Removing a Battery PackTo remove a battery pack 1. Turn the notebook upside down 3. Tilt the battery pack 2 and pull it out of the battery bayInserting a Battery Pack Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Storing a Battery PackMultimedia Internal SpeakersVolume Controls Using the Audio-Out Headphone Jack External Audio DevicesConnecting the Audio Using the Audio-In Microphone JackConnecting an S-Video Device Select Models Only External Video DevicesConnecting the Video Select Models Only Inserting or Removing a Disc CD and DVD ProceduresDisplaying a Video Image To remove a disc while the notebook is turned off Using Media Activity Hotkeys 3. Select Properties Setting AutoPlay Preferences1. Select Start My Computer Protecting Playback Protecting a CD or DVD Write ProcessMultimedia Software Programs SW Setup Observing the Copyright WarningInstalling Software Changing DVD Region Settings Enabling AutoPlayUsing Other DVD Software Using the Operating SystemUsing WinDVD PropertiesWireless Select Models Only Wireless FeaturesWireless Controls 802.11 Wireless Devices Select Models Only Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home Connecting to a Public WLAN Using Wireless Security Featuresa. Select Start My Computer Identifying an 802.11 Wireless DeviceTroubleshooting Devices c. Select Properties Hardware tab Device Manager Network AdaptersBluetooth Wireless Devices Select Models Only Dial-up networking-Connects Bluetooth devices to the Internet Wireless Device Power States The 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices have 2 power states Enabled Turning On the Devices ThenTurning Off and Disabling the Devices ThenSecurity Features SecuritySecurity Cable.” Use This Security FeatureTo Protect Against Setup Utility and Windows Passwords QuickLockProtects access to computer contents when Coordinating Passwords Choosing a PasswordSetup Utility Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password Entering an Administrator PasswordSetup Utility Power-On Password Setting a Power-On Password Entering a Power-On PasswordSetup Utility Device Security 2. Select Security Device Security, and then press enter1. Select Start Help and Support Antivirus Software» Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Help and Support Critical Security Updates for Windows XP Firewall Software Optional Security Cable Device Connections Hardware Upgrades and ReplacementsConnecting a Powered Device Connecting a USB Device Connecting a 1394 Device Select Models Only and Recoveries and System Software.” Connecting a Communication DeviceDigital Memory Cards Using the Memory Reader Light Inserting a Digital Memory Card Removing a Digital Memory Card PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 2. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seatedStopping or Removing a PC Card Adding a Drive to the System Using the IDE Drive LightDrives Caring for Drives Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 3. To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab, lift the cover 1 upward and away from the notebook 7-15 Hardware Upgrades and ReplacementsHardware and Software Guide a. Place the cover over the hard drive bay Hardware Upgrades and Replacements6. Replace the hard drive cover 7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screwsMemory Increasing MemoryRemoving or Inserting a Memory Module Hardware and Software Guide Hardware Upgrades and Replacements6. Turn the notebook upside down 7-198. Remove a memory module. To remove a memory module To insert a memory module 10. Tighten the 2 memory compartment screws Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software Software UpdatesPreparing for a Software Update Accessing Notebook Product InformationAccessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing an Update Downloading and Installing a ROM UpdateDownloading a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Installing a ROM Update3. At the download area Setting a Restore Point Software RecoveriesUsing System Restore 1. Select Start Help and Support System RestoreOpening the Setup Utility Setup UtilityRepairing or Reinstalling Software Restoring to a Restore PointChanging the Language of the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup UtilityDisplaying System Information Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility 2. Select Exit Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10Using Advanced Setup Utility Features Closing the Setup Utility Temperature SpecificationsOperating Environment FactorRating Rated Input PowerInput Power Support Expansion Port Input/Output SignalsFeature Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page