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
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Using the Keyboard
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Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad.................................................................................... 3-6
Toggling the Keypad On and Off......................................................................................3-6
Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys.................................................................. 3-6
Enabling the Keypad at Startup.........................................................................................3-7
Chapter 4
Managing Power
Selecting a Power Source.........................................................................................................4-1
Beginning, Leaving, or Resuming Your Work......................................................................... 4-3
Managing Low-Battery Conditions.......................................................................................... 4-5
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions.................................................................................4-5
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions...................................................................................4-6
Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving a Critical Low-Battery Condition .............. 4-7
Charging a Battery Pack...........................................................................................................4-7
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack.................................................................................4-8
Using the Battery Charge Level Lights............................................................................. 4-9
Using the Battery Status Tab.............................................................................................4-9
Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon.................................................................. 4-9
Using the Power or Power Meter Tab............................................................................. 4-10
Calibrating a Battery Pack...................................................................................................... 4-11
Running a Calibration.....................................................................................................4-12
Stopping a Calibration .................................................................................................... 4-13
Changing the Primary Battery Pack.......................................................................................4-13
Removing the Primary Battery Pack............................................................................... 4-14
Installing the Primary Battery Pack ................................................................................ 4-15
Storing the Battery Pack ................................................................................................. 4-17
Using Power Preferences ....................................................................................................... 4-18
Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0..................................... 4-19
Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98 ..................................................................... 4-21
Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off.................................................................... 4-22
Conserving Battery Power ..................................................................................................... 4-22
Battery Power Conservation Checklist............................................................................ 4-22
Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95 ..................................................................... 4-23
Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98 ..................................................................... 4-23
Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT 4.0.............................................................. 4-24