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Power User Guide - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 2
in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: May 2006 Document Part Number: 412265-001 - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 3
or changing a power scheme 15 Setting a security prompt ...15 6 Processor performance controls 7 Batteries Inserting or removing a battery ...20 Charging a battery ...22 Monitoring the charge of a battery 22 Obtaining accurate charge information 22 Displaying charge information on the screen 23 - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 4
...26 Step 1: Charging the battery 26 Step 2: Discharging the battery 27 Step 3: Recharging the battery 28 Conserving battery power ...29 Conserving power as you work 29 Selecting power conservation settings 29 Storing a battery ...30 Disposing of a used battery ...30 Index ...31 iv ENWW - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 5
control and light locations. NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this chapter. Component (1) Power button Description When the computer is ● Off, press to turn on the computer. ● On, press to enter hibernation. ● In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ● - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 6
The computer is off or in hibernation. (3) fn+f5 Initiates standby. (4) Battery light On: A battery is charging. Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition or a critical low-battery condition. Off: If the computer is plugged into an external - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 7
included with the computer ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Charge or calibrate a battery in the External power supplied through computer ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter WARNING! Do not charge the computer - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 8
an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded. To connect the computer to external AC power: 1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2). 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3). 4 Chapter - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 9
battery discharge, do not leave the computer in standby for extended periods. Connect the computer to an external power source. Standby reduces power to system components that are not in use. When standby is initiated, your work is stored in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen is - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 10
or remove memory modules. Do not insert or remove any hard drives or optical drives. Do not connect or disconnect external devices. Do not insert or remove external media cards. Hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive, and then shuts down the computer. The power lights - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 11
in random access memory (RAM), and then the screen is cleared. When the computer is in standby, it uses less power than when it is on. Your work returns instantly to the screen when you resume from standby. Initiating hibernation saves your work to a hibernation file on the hard drive, and then - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 12
8 Chapter 3 Standby and hibernation ENWW - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 13
the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete. Then, select Shut Down > Turn Off. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. ENWW Turning the computer or display on or off 9 - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 14
battery power, ● the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of computer inactivity (factory setting). ● If the computer is plugged into external power, the system initiates standby after 25 minutes of computer inactivity (factory setting). The power lights blink. The screen clears. NOTE Power - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 15
After 30 minutes of computer inactivity (factory setting). ● When the battery reaches a critical lowbattery condition. The power lights are turned off. The screen clears. NOTE Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Restore from user-initiated or - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 16
12 Chapter 4 Factory power settings ENWW - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 17
settings in Windows Control Panel. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery reaches a low-power condition, or you can change the factory settings for the power button. When the computer is on: ● Pressing fn+f5, called the "sleep button" by the operating system, initiates - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 18
changes shape to indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. To remove the Power Meter icon from the notification area: 1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties. 2. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Clear the Always show - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 19
, depending on whether the computer is running on battery or external power. You can also set a power scheme that initiates standby or turns off the display or hard drive after a time interval that you specify. To set a power scheme: 1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 20
16 Chapter 5 Power options ENWW - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 21
do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, external power or is running on battery power. Each power scheme for external power or battery power sets a specific processor state. After a power scheme - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 22
performance while on battery power power Max Battery Performance state is determined based on CPU demand. CPU performance is lower when the Max Battery setting is selected; however, battery life will be extended. * It is recommended that you use the Portable/Laptop power scheme. 18 Chapter - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 23
. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer. NOTE The - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 24
CAUTION To prevent loss of information when removing a battery that is the sole power source, initiate hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery. NOTE Batteries vary in appearance by model. To insert a battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 25
3. Pivot the battery (2) away from the computer and remove it from the computer (3). ENWW Inserting or removing a battery 21 - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 26
a full charge through normal use before charging it. A battery inserted in the computer charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional power adapter. A battery inserted in the computer charges whether the computer is - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 27
Displaying charge information on the screen This section explains how to access and interpret battery charge indicators. Viewing charge displays To view information about the status of any battery in the computer: ● Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 28
in standby, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. To verify that hibernation is enabled: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. 2. Be sure that the Enable hibernation support check box is selected. 24 Chapter 7 Batteries ENWW - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 29
, do not restore power until the power lights are turned off. When external power is available To resolve a low-battery condition when external power is available, connect one of the following: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter When a charged battery is available To - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 30
on board aircraft. To charge the battery: 1. Insert the battery into the computer. 2. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. The battery light on the computer is turned on. 3. Leave - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 31
discharge process: ● The monitor will not turn off automatically. ● Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is idle. ● System-initiated hibernation will not occur. To fully discharge a battery: 1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 32
if the computer is off. 2. If the computer is off, turn it on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light is turned off. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 4. Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged in column and - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 33
screen saver, and select a screen saver with minimal graphics and motion. To access screen saver settings: Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Choose a screen saver. ● Select a Power Scheme with low power-use settings through the operating system. ENWW Conserving battery power - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 34
with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased as an accessory from HP. CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 35
restoring from 11 when to use 6 hibernation file 6 I infrared communication 7 L lights battery 2 power 2 low-battery condition 24 O operating system 9 optional power adapter 3, 26 P passwords, security 15 power connecting 4 conserving 29 control and light locations 1 schemes 15 setting preferences - Compaq Presario V3100 | Power - Page 36
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