Specifications

Managing Power 5-11
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Beth Zanca Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 07/28/99 1:39 PM
Part Number: 141356-001 File name: Ch05
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While a battery pack is being calibrated, it is fully charged,
then fully discharged.
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A battery calibration icon in the taskbar displays an Up
arrow during the charge phase and a Down arrow during the
discharge phase.
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A calibration cannot resume if the calibration is stopped or
if the computer is shut down during a calibration. An
interrupted calibration must be restarted.
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After calibration, a battery pack must be charged before it
can be used to run the computer.
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The calibration utility calibrates one battery pack at a time
and can run in the background as you use the computer
or overnight.
CAUTION:
To prevent loss of work, ensure that the computer
remains connected to AC power throughout a calibration.
Running a Calibration
1. If you are checking the calibration of a battery pack—
Insert the battery pack into the computer battery bay or a
MultiBay.
If you are calibrating a battery pack—Insert the battery
pack into the computer battery bay or a MultiBay. Then
connect the computer to external power with the AC adapter
or dock the computer in a docking base that is connected to
external power.
2. Access the Battery Calibration tab.
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In Windows 95 select StartÆSettingsÆControl
PanelÆPowerÆBattery Calibration tab.
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In Windows 98 select StartÆSettingsÆControl
PanelÆPower ManagementÆBattery Calibration tab.
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In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÆSettingsÆControl
PanelÆCompaq PowerÆBattery Calibration tab.