Personal Computer Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Notice
- Contents
- About This Guide
- Getting Started
- Taking a Look at the Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- Managing Power
- Upgrading Your Computer
- Mobile Expansion Unit (available on select models)
- Using an Internal Modem (available on select models
- Using PC Cards
- Using Audio Features
- Using the Infrared Port
- Securing the Computer
- Intelligent Manageability
- Maintenance, Shipping, and and Travel
- Configuration and Diagnostic Utilities
- Troubleshooting
- Compaq Customer Support
- Regulatory Notices
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Specifications
- Index
4-12 Managing Power
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
■ 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. To check the calibration of a battery pack—Attach the battery pack to
the computer or insert a battery pack into the MultiBay of the mobile
expansion unit. If you insert the battery pack into the expasnion unit’s
MultiBay, connect the computer and expansion unit system to external
power.
To calibrate a battery pack—Attach the battery pack to the computer.
Then connect the computer to external power with the AC Adapter or
dock the computer and mobile expansion unit in a docking base that is
connected to external power
2. Access the Battery Calibration tab.
■ In Windows 95 select StartÅSettingsÅControl
PanelÅPowerÅBattery Calibration tab.
■ In Windows 98 select StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅPower
ManagementÅBattery Calibration tab.
■ In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÅSettingsÅControl
PanelÅCompaq PowerÅBattery Calibration tab.