Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack | HP e500s specs

■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 two 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.

Using the Battery Status Tab

NOTE: This section only applies to Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0. Please refer to the “Displaying Power Source and Battery Power Status in Windows 2000 Professional” for detailed information.

To access the Battery Status tab, press the Fn+F8 hotkeys or select Start⊕Settings⊕Control Panel⊕power icon (named Power, Power Management, or Compaq Power, depending on your operating system)⊕Battery Status tab.

■To display the location of a listed battery, select the corresponding battery icon.

■A lightning bolt icon beside a battery icon indicates that the battery pack in that location is charging.

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HP e500s manual Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack, Using the Battery Status Tab

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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 Taking a Look AT Computer Top ComponentsTop Components Function Top Components 3Component Left Side Components Left Side Components Right Side Components Right Side Components Right Side Components 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 DeviceIdentifying1 TouchPad Components Navigating with the TouchPad TouchPad Procedures Setting TouchPad PreferencesTask Procedure Pointing-Stick Components Navigating with the Pointing-Stick Pointing-Stick Procedures Task Setting Pointing-Stick Preferences EasyPoint IV pointing stick model Using Hotkeys Hotkeys Quick ReferenceTask Hotkeys Switching the Image Adjusting System VolumeHotkeys Quick Reference Task Press Fn+F5+M or Setting a Power Conservation Level Viewing Battery StatusAdjusting Panel Contrast Initiating Quick Controls Adjusting Brightness Displaying System InformationStretching Text Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Togglingn the Keypad On and OffFn+Num Lk Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys Enabling the Keypad at Startup Easy Access Buttons Available on Select Models Easy Access Buttons Adding Easy Access Buttons Schemes Changing Easy Access Buttons Schemes Deleting Easy Access Buttons Schemes Disabling and Enabling the Easy Access Buttons Programming the External Keyboard Internet Buttons 16Using the Keyboard Using Battery Packs Learning About Battery Packs Using a New Battery Pack Charging Battery Packs Inserting and Removing Primary Battery Pack Removing the Primary Battery Pack Inserting the Primary Battery Pack Storing a Battery Pack Maximizing Battery Pack LifeRecommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures 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 Using Standby Suspend and Hibernation Task Procedure Result Managing Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery Conditions 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 TabTo increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon Windows 2000 Professional select Start⊕ Windows 95 and Windows Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows NT Using the Power or Power Meter Tab Windows 2000 Professional select Calibrating a Battery Pack Battery Number Battery Pack Location Running a Calibration Stopping a Calibration Using Power Preferences Setting Power Preferences Windows 95 and Windows NT Procedure from Control PanelPreference Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend Setting Power Preferences in Windows To access most power preference settings-SelectTo enable or disable Hibernation-Select the Hibernation tab Setting Power Preferences in Windows 2000 Professional Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off Setting SpeedStep Preferences Combining Performance Modes with Other Power SettingsUsing the SpeedStep Window Changing Performance Modes Setting SpeedStep Preferences Preference Procedure Preference Procedure Conserving Battery Power Using the SpeedStep IconBattery Power Conservation Checklist SpeedStep Icon Tasks Conserving Battery Power in Windows Conserving Battery Power in Windows 2000 Professional Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT Bay Configuration Bay ConfigurationFunctional Bay Devices Supported Power State Caring for Removable Drives Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot Selecting Diskettes DualBay DevicesInserting a DualBay Device Type of Drive Diskettes Accepted Second Battery Pack Removing a DualBay Device MultiBay Devices Inserting a MultiBay Device Using a Second Hard Drive Removing a MultiBay Device Using the CD or DVD Drive Inserting a CD or DVD Removing a CD or DVD Using the LS-120 Drive Using the Third Battery PackManually Ejecting a CD or DVD Using AN Internal Modem Connecting the Modem Cable Setting up the Modem Selecting Communication Software Loading a Lotus Script FileWindows NT To use Lotus ccMail 7.0, Lotus Notes, or Microsoft To load a script file for Lotus Notes version 4.x or later Configuring the Modem Modem initialization string-AT&F COM port settingsLoading a Microsoft MS-Mail 3.2 Remote Script File Word length-Select Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration Reinstalling or Updating Drivers Windows 95 or Windows Travel Connection Checklist Reinstalling or Updating Drivers Windows NT Uninstalling Modem Drivers Windows 95 or WindowsReinstalling Modem Drivers Windows 95 or Windows \Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\Win9x Uninstalling Modem Drivers Windows NT Reinstalling Modem Drivers Windows NTTo uninstall modem drivers Connecting to a Local Area Network Connecting the Network Cable Accessing the Network at Startup Turning a LAN Connection On and Off Reinstalling LAN and Modem Drivers Windows 95 and Windows To uninstall LAN driversTo reinstall LAN drivers Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers Windows 95 or Windows To reinstall modem drivers Confirming the Network Protocol Windows 95 or Windows Uninstalling Modem and LAN Drivers Windows NT Reinstalling Windows NT Networking Reinstalling LAN Drivers Windows NT \Program Files\Compaq\CPQLANModem\Modem\NT40\Setup Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard Connecting an External Monitor Connecting a Television Monitor If you are running Windows 95 or later to ensure thatIf you are running Windows NT 4.0 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 PC Card Device Drivers Managing PC Card Power Zoomed VideoStopping a PC Card Using Audio Features Identifying the Audio ComponentsAudio 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 BoardThis unit only supports Sdram Remove the security screw from the bottom of the computer External cables during this step Removing a Memory Expansion Board Upgrading the Computer Upgrading the Hard Drive Attaching a Hard Drive AdapterAdding an Internal Modem Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive Maintenance and Travel Guidelines Obtaining Customized Update Information with Info MessengerObtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by Subscription 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 Voltage converter kit sold for appliances Security Features Types of Security Using the Cable Lock Using the Power-On Password Establishing the Power-On Password Entering 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 Using the Setup Password Establishing the Setup PasswordEnabling Quick Controls Entering the Setup Password F10 Changing the Setup Password Deleting the Setup Password Enabling and Disabling Devices DriveLock Overview User and Master Passwords Overview Establishing DriveLock Protection Enter Changing the User or Master Password Select Protection Disable Type your current master password Removing DriveLock Protection Setting Port Security Setting Boot Start-Up SecurityCompaq Computer Security Windows 2000 Professional Displaying or Entering System Information 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 Selecting from the Security MenuBegin here To do this Selecting from the Advanced Menu Selecting from the Advanced Menu Begin hereBegin here To do this Selecting from the Advanced Menu Begin here To do this Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Running a Diagnostic Test Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist Solving Basic Problems Solving Audio 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 Solving Internet Problems AOL Solving Keyboard Problems Solving LAN Problems Solving LAN Problems Possible Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems Solving Microsoft Software Problems Cabs Solving Modem Problems ATX3DT 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 Compaq Customer Support Preparing to Call Technical Support Worldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone NumbersCountry Location Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone Numbers Indonesia General Information United States Regulatory Notices Regulatory Agency Series Numbers Federal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsCables Canadian Notice Avis Canadien European Notice Japanese Notice German Ergonomics NoticeAirline Travel Notice Battery Notice Energy Star Compliance Power Cords Laser SafetyCdrh 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