Charging a Battery Pack | HP e500s specification

Charging a Battery Pack

A battery pack can be recharged wherever external power is available. These locations include the computer battery bay, DualBay, MultiBay, an optional Battery Charger, and the docking base.

NOTE: Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not been used for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than a comfortable room temperature.

■If you are charging the battery pack in the computer—

■External power can be supplied to the computer through the AC adapter, an optional docking base, or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger.

NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter cannot be used to charge a battery pack.

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

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HP e500s manual Charging a Battery Pack, If you are charging the battery pack in the computer

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Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide Contents Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Changing the Processor Performance Mode Uninstalling Modem Drivers 10-1 11-1 13-1 Appendix a Function Taking a Look AT ComputerTop Components Top Components Top Components 3Component Left Side Components Left Side Components Right Side Components Right Side Components Infrared port Composite TV-Out jack Tilt foot Right Side Components Rear Components Rear Components Bottom Components Bottom Components Status Indicator Lights Status Indicator Lights Identifying1 TouchPad Components Using the KeyboardUsing the Pointing Device Task Procedure Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad ProceduresSetting TouchPad Preferences Pointing-Stick Components Task Navigating with the Pointing-Stick Pointing-Stick Procedures EasyPoint IV pointing stick model Setting Pointing-Stick Preferences Task Hotkeys Using HotkeysHotkeys Quick Reference 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 Stretching Text Adjusting BrightnessDisplaying System Information Fn+Num Lk Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadTogglingn the Keypad On and Off Enabling the Keypad at Startup Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Easy Access Buttons Easy Access Buttons Available on Select Models Adding Easy Access Buttons Schemes Deleting Easy Access Buttons Schemes Changing Easy Access Buttons Schemes Programming the External Keyboard Internet Buttons Disabling and Enabling the Easy Access Buttons 16Using the Keyboard Learning About Battery Packs Using Battery Packs Charging Battery Packs Using a New Battery Pack Removing the Primary Battery Pack Inserting and Removing Primary Battery Pack Inserting the Primary Battery Pack Storage Time Storing a Battery PackMaximizing Battery Pack Life Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures System Beeps Recycling Used Battery PacksBeeps with a Blinking Battery Charge Light Turning Beeps On or Off Beeps with a Blinking Power/Suspend Light Recommended Power Source Managing PowerSelecting a Power Source Using Suspend Standby and Hibernation Task Procedure Result Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Task Procedure Result Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery Conditions 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 To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackUsing the Battery Status Tab Windows 2000 Professional select Start⊕ Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Windows NT Windows 95 and WindowsWindows 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Professional select Using the Power or Power Meter Tab Calibrating a Battery Pack Running a Calibration Battery Number Battery Pack Location Stopping a Calibration Using Power Preferences Preference Setting Power Preferences Windows 95 and Windows NTProcedure from Control Panel Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend To enable or disable Hibernation-Select the Hibernation tab Setting Power Preferences in WindowsTo access most power preference settings-Select Setting Power Preferences in Windows 2000 Professional Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Changing Performance Modes Setting SpeedStep PreferencesCombining Performance Modes with Other Power Settings Using the SpeedStep Window Preference Procedure Setting SpeedStep Preferences Preference Procedure SpeedStep Icon Tasks Conserving Battery PowerUsing the SpeedStep Icon Battery Power Conservation Checklist Conserving Battery Power in Windows Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT Conserving Battery Power in Windows 2000 Professional Functional Bay Devices Supported Power State Bay ConfigurationBay Configuration Caring for Removable Drives Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Type of Drive Diskettes Accepted Selecting DiskettesDualBay Devices Inserting a DualBay Device Removing a DualBay Device Second Battery Pack Inserting a MultiBay Device MultiBay Devices Removing a MultiBay Device Using a Second Hard Drive Removing a CD or DVD Using the CD or DVD Drive Inserting a CD or DVD Manually Ejecting a CD or DVD Using the LS-120 DriveUsing the Third Battery Pack Connecting the Modem Cable Using AN Internal Modem Setting up the Modem To use Lotus ccMail 7.0, Lotus Notes, or Microsoft Selecting Communication SoftwareLoading a Lotus Script File Windows NT To load a script file for Lotus Notes version 4.x or later Word length-Select Configuring the ModemModem initialization string-AT&F COM port settings Loading a Microsoft MS-Mail 3.2 Remote Script File Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration Travel Connection Checklist Reinstalling or Updating Drivers Windows 95 or Windows \Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\Win9x Reinstalling or Updating Drivers Windows NTUninstalling Modem Drivers Windows 95 or Windows Reinstalling Modem Drivers Windows 95 or Windows To uninstall modem drivers Uninstalling Modem Drivers Windows NTReinstalling Modem Drivers Windows NT Connecting the Network Cable Connecting to a Local Area Network Turning a LAN Connection On and Off Accessing the Network at Startup Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers Windows 95 or Windows Reinstalling LAN and Modem Drivers Windows 95 and WindowsTo uninstall LAN drivers To reinstall LAN drivers Confirming the Network Protocol Windows 95 or Windows To reinstall modem drivers Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers Windows NT Reinstalling Windows NT Networking \Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\NT40\Setup Reinstalling LAN Drivers Windows NT Connecting an External Monitor Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard If you are running Windows NT 4.0 to ensure that Connecting a Television MonitorIf you are running Windows 95 or later to ensure that Connecting a Parallel Printer Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing DeviceConnecting a Serial Printer Connecting Infrared Equipment Enabling the Infrared Port Configuring the Infrared Port Connecting to a Docking Device Connecting USB Peripherals Inserting a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types 2Using PC Cards Removing a PC Card PC Card Device Drivers Changing PC Card Settings Stopping a PC Card Managing PC Card PowerZoomed 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 Checking the Amount of Memory Upgrading the ComputerUpgrading System Memory Remove the security screw from the bottom of the computer Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion BoardInserting a Memory Expansion Board This unit only supports Sdram 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 GuidelinesObtaining 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 Voltage converter kit sold for appliances Types of Security Security Features Using the Cable Lock Establishing the Power-On Password Using the Power-On Password Entering a Power-On Password Country Key Character Changing the Power-On Password If You Forget Your Power-On Password Deleting the Power-On Password Using Quick Controls Enabling Quick Controls Using the Setup PasswordEstablishing the Setup Password F10 Entering the Setup Password Deleting the Setup Password Changing the Setup Password DriveLock Overview Enabling and Disabling Devices User and Master Passwords Overview Enter Establishing DriveLock Protection Changing the User or Master Password Removing DriveLock Protection Select Protection Disable Type your current master password Compaq Computer Security Windows 2000 Professional Setting Port SecuritySetting Boot Start-Up Security Displaying or Entering System Information 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 To do this Selecting from the File MenuSelecting from the Security Menu Begin here Begin here To do this Selecting from the Advanced MenuSelecting from the Advanced Menu Begin here Selecting from the Advanced Menu Begin here To do this Running a Diagnostic Test Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Solving Audio Problems Solving Basic ProblemsPage CONFIG.SYS Ensure that microphone is Problem Possible Cause Solution Solving Battery Problems Solving Battery Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving CD Drive Problems Solving DVD Drive Problems Solving DVD Problems Solving Diskette and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Problems Drive at all times in case of errors or failures Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Infrared Problems Solving Infrared Problems Possible Cause Solution AOL Solving Internet Problems Solving LAN Problems Solving Keyboard Problems Solving LAN Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems Cabs Solving Microsoft Software Problems ATX3DT Solving Modem Problems Solving Modem Problems Possible Cause Solution Excess Line ATS10=150, then press Solving Modem Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Modem Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving PC Card Problems Solving PC Card Problems Possible Cause Solution Compaq-qualified PC Cards Solving Pointing Device Problems Solving Power Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Product Key Problems Solving Screen Problems Solving Screen Problems Without saving your Solving Software Application Problems Solving USB Problems Preparing to Call Technical Support Compaq Customer Support Country Location Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone NumbersWorldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone Numbers Indonesia General Information United States Regulatory Agency Series Numbers Regulatory Notices Cables Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Avis Canadien Canadian Notice Airline Travel Notice European NoticeJapanese Notice German Ergonomics Notice Energy Star Compliance Battery Notice Cdrh Regulations Power CordsLaser Safety Laser Information Regulations Governing Use of Modems Safety Precautions for Modems Telephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing Use of Modems New Zealand Modem Statements Macrovision Corporation Notice Preventing Electrostatic Discharge When Handling Removable DrivesWhen Installing Internal Components Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Electrical Ratings for AC Adapter Pecifications Index Index 2Index Index 4Index Index Changing Index 8Index SpeedStep Icon TouchPad Zoomed video