HP Compaq - Calibrating a Battery Pack

Battery Packs
Hardware Guide 3–17
■ Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the notebook
and into the in-seat power supply available on some
commercial aircraft. (The optional Aircraft Power Adapter
can run the notebook but cannot charge a battery pack.)
■ Dock the notebook in an optional Port Replicator.
When No Power Source Is Available
To resolve a low-battery condition when no power source is
available, select one of the following options:
■ Initiate Hibernation.
❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Shut
down > Hibernate, then select the OK button.
❏ In Windows XP, select Start > Turn Off the Computer >
Hibernate. (If the Hibernate option is not displayed, press
the
shift key).
■ Save your work and shut down the notebook.
When the Notebook Cannot Exit Hibernation
To resolve a low-battery condition if the notebook lacks the
power to exit Hibernation:
1. Insert a charged battery pack or connect external power.
2. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing the power button.
Calibrating a Battery Pack
To calibrate a battery pack manually, follow the instructions in
the following sections. To initiate an unattended calibration in an
optional Universal Charger, follow the instructions included with
the device.