Compaq nc2400 - Notebook PC

Table of contents
1 Power control and light locations
2 Power sources
Connecting the AC adapter .................................................................................................................. 4
3 Standby and hibernation
Standby ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Hibernation ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Initiating standby, hibernation or shutdown .......................................................................................... 7
When you leave your work .................................................................................................. 7
When a reliable power supply is unavailable ....................................................................... 7
When using wireless communication (select models only), or readable or writable media
(select models only) ............................................................................................................. 8
4 Default power settings
Turning the computer or display on or off ............................................................................................. 9
Using emergency shutdown procedures ............................................................................................ 10
Initiating or resuming from standby .................................................................................................... 11
Initiating or restoring from hibernation ................................................................................................ 12
5 Power options
Accessing Power Options Properties ................................................................................................. 13
Displaying the Power Meter icon ........................................................................................................ 14
Setting or changing a power scheme ................................................................................................. 15
Setting a security prompt .................................................................................................................... 15
6 Processor performance controls
7 Battery packs
Inserting or removing a battery pack .................................................................................................. 20
Charging a battery pack ..................................................................................................................... 22
Monitoring the charge of the battery pack ......................................................................... 22
Obtaining accurate charge information ............................................................. 22
Displaying charge information on the screen .................................................... 23
Viewing charge displays ................................................................... 23
Interpreting charge indicators ........................................................... 23
Managing low-battery conditions ........................................................................................................ 24
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