compaq prosignia 190 User Manual

							MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE
PROSIGNIA NOTEBOOK 190
INDEX PAGEPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONLEGAL NOTICEHOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
REMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGTROUBLESHOOTINGSPECIFICATIONS
Product Description
Right Side Components
>Models
>Top Cover
>Top Lights
>Left & Front
Components
>Right side 
Components
>Bottom of
Unit
>Rear
Connectors
>Power
Management
 
1PCI card slot
2Stereo 
speaker & 
headphone 
jack
3Mono 
microphone 
jack
4Security 
cable slot
5RJ-45 jack 
(for internal 
modems)
6RJ-11 jack 
(for internal 
combo 
cards)
7Infrared 
port
8Composite 
TV 
connector
  
						

							MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE
PROSIGNIA NOTEBOOK 190
INDEX PAGEPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONLEGAL NOTICEHOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
REMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGTROUBLESHOOTINGSPECIFICATIONS
Product Description
Bottom of Unit
>Models
>Top Cover
>Top Lights
>Left &
Front
Components
>Right side
Components
>Bottom of 
Unit
>Rear
Connectors
>Power
Management
 
1Modem/NIC/combo 
card slot cover
2Keyboard retaining 
screw
3Serial number & 
label
4Primary battery 
release latch
5Hard drive release 
latch
6Hard drive 
retaining screw
7Hard drive cover
8DualBay release 
latch
9MultiBay release 
latch
 
  
						

							MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE
PROSIGNIA NOTEBOOK 190
INDEX PAGEPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONLEGAL NOTICEHOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
REMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGTROUBLESHOOTINGSPECIFICATIONS
Product Description
Power Management
>Models
>Top Cover
>Top Lights
>Left & Front
Components
>Right side
Components
>Bottom of
Unit
>Rear
Connectors
>Power 
ManagementWhen an electrical outlet is not available or is not convenient, the pow\
er 
management of your battery plays a crucial role in the use of your perso\
nal 
computer. This section explains how to care for your battery to maximize\
 its life 
and effectiveness.
Battery Packs
Your computer accommodates up to three rechargeable battery packs at one\
 
time. Battery packs are supported into the following areas of your compu\
ter:
Primary Battery Bay (Primary Battery Location)
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DualBay (Second Battery Location)l   
MultiBay (Third Battery Location)l   
With the computer turned off, each battery pack will recharge in less th\
an three 
hours. With the computer turned on, each battery pack will recharge in l\
ess than 
five hours. 
If two fully charged battery packs are installed, one can be removed whi\
le the 
computer is on without affecting system operation.
CAUTION:  Before removing a battery pack, ensure that the computer
is connected to a fully charged battery pack or AC power source.
 
WARNING:   Your computer contains a lithium-ion battery pack. There
is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is not handled properly.\
 Do 
not disassemble, crush, puncture the short external contacts, or dispose\
 
of in fire or water. Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C. 
Replace only with the Compaq spare designated for this product. 
Also, Batteries/battery packs and accumulators should not be disposed 
of with general household waste. In order to forward them to recycling 
or proper disposal, please use the public collection system or return 
them to Compaq, your authorized Compaq Partners, or other agents.
  
						

							Using a New Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack in the computers primary battery bay or MultiBa\
y while 
connected to an external power source or while docked in the optional 
convenience base.
NOTE:A new battery pack should be fully charged before it is used for the fir\
st 
time. The battery pack will work without being fully charged, but the 
battery gauge will not show an accurate charge until the battery pack 
receives its first full charge.
Charging Battery Packs
Battery packs charge in the following sequence:
The primary battery (in the primary battery bay)
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A second battery pack in the DualBayl   
A third battery in the MultiBayl   
Battery packs are discharged in the reverse order, with the battery pack\
 in the 
MultiBay depleted first. 
To charge battery packs, follow these steps:With battery packs in the Primary Battery Bay, or MultiBay, connect the 
power cord to the computer and plug it into an electrical outlet.
1.  
Turn on the computer if you want to use it while the battery packs are 
charging.2.  
NOTE: The battery charge light is the right light on the front edge of the 
computer. It turns on (solid) when a battery pack is charging. It turn\
s off 
when fully charged. It blinks in a low-battery condition.
When the battery charge light turns off, the battery packs are fully cha\
rged.
Power Management  continued.
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Power Management Continued
Storing a Battery Pack
CAUTION:  to prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatu\
res for extended periods
of time.
If the computer will be unused and unplugged from an external power sour\
ce for more than two weeks, remove and store 
the battery packs.
Maximizing Battery Pack Life
Battery pack operating time varies depending on the system components, o\
ptions, and applications used. Battery operating 
time can increase by as much as 50% by controlling the energy used by th\
e computer and the energy stored in the battery 
pack. 
To maximize battery pack life, use the following guidelines:
Initiate Suspend or Hibernation or turn the computer off when you are no\
t using it.
l   
Reduce the display brightness and select a shorter screen save timeout.l   
Keep a battery pack in the computer when you are using the computer with\
 external power.l   
Disconnect external equipment that does not have its own power source (\
external equipment connected to the 
computer drains the battery pack).l   
Exit modem programs when you are not using them.l   
Remove a PC Card when you are not using it.l   
When storing the computer for more than two weeks, remove battery packs \
and store them separately to reduce the 
discharge rate and increase battery life.l   
Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place when it is not in use. High \
temperatures cause a battery pack to lose its 
charge more quickly and reduce battery pack life.l   
Format diskettes while using external power when possible (formatting d\
iskettes increases the drain on a battery 
pack).l   
System Beeps
Beeps with a Blinking Battery Charge Light
When the computer beeps while the battery charge light is blinking, the \
computer has entered a low battery condition.
CAUTION:   When you are alerted of a low battery condition, very little bat\
tery charge remains. Save your
information and take immediate action to resolve the low battery conditi\
on.
Selecting a Power Source
NOTE: If your external monitor is not 
Energy Star compliant, enabling monitor energy-saving features may cause video
distortion when the screen save timeout occurs.
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
If external power is available, do one of the following:
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet with the AC adapter.
l   
Dock the computer in a docking base that is connected to external power.\
l   
Plug an optional automobile power adapter/charger into the power connect\
or on the computer and into a vehiclel    
						

							cigarette lighter receptacle.
Plug an optional aircraft power adapter into the power connector on the \
computer and into the in-seat power supply 
available on some commercial aircraft. 
An optional aircraft power adapter can be used to run the computer, but \
cannot be used to charge a battery pack. 
If a charged battery pack is available, press the  suspend button to initiate Suspend (standby), then remove the discharged
battery pack and insert a charged battery pack. 
If neither external power nor a charged battery pack is available, press\
  Fn + the  suspend  button to initiate Hibernation.
or 
Save your work, then shut down the computer.
Restoring from Hibernation after Resolving a Critical Low-Battery Condition
Slide the power switch. If the computer does not have enough power to re\
store your work: Press  Ctrl+Alt +Del  to abort the restoration.
1.  
Insert a charged battery pack or connect the computer to external power.\
2.  
Slide the power switch.3.  
Charging a Battery Pack
A battery pack can be recharged wherever external power is available.
NOTE: Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not been used for \
2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or 
cooler than a comfortable room temperature.
To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays: Allow a battery pack to discharge to the low-battery level through norma\
l use before charging it.
l   
When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.l   
Before charging a new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been u\
sed for two weeks or more, calibrate the 
new battery pack or check the calibration on the unused battery pack.l   
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack
Using the Battery Status Tab
To access the Battery Status tab, press the  Fn+F8  hotkeys or select  Start-> Setting -> Control  Panel  power icon
(named Power, Power Management, or Compaq Power, depending on your oper\
ating system), 
then select the  Battery Status  tab.
To display the location of a listed battery, select the corresponding ba\
ttery icon. A lightning bolt icon beside a battery icon 
indicates that the battery pack in that location is charging.
Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon
The battery meter icon, called the power meter icon in Windows 98, chang\
es shape to indicate whether the computer is 
running on external power or on a full, half-full, or nearly discharged \
battery pack. 
To display the battery meter icon in the taskbar, select  Start-> Settings-> Control Panel-> Power  Management->
Power  Meter  tab, then select the  Show Power Meter  on the  Taskbar  check box.
Using the Power or Power Meter Tab
To access the tab select  Start-> Settings -> Control  Panel-> Power  Management-> Power  Meter tab.
To view the combined percent of total power remaining in all battery pac\
ks in the system, clear the  Show the Status
of All Batteries  check box.
l   
To view the percent of total power remaining in each battery pack in the\
 system, select the  Show the  Status  of All
Batteries  check box. The three numbered icons correspond as follows to battery pa\
ck locations.l   
IconBattery Pack Location
1Primary Bay
2DualBay
3MultiBay
Calibrating a Battery Pack 
						

							Calibration increases the accuracy of all battery charge displays. The c\
alibration utility supports all battery packs that can be 
used in the computer. Use the calibration utility both to check the cali\
bration of a battery pack and to calibrate or 
recalibrate a battery pack. A battery pack cannot be calibrated unless t\
he utility reports that it needs calibration. 
The following is a list of important information concerning the calibrat\
ion of a battery pack:A new battery pack can be charged, then used to run the computer before \
the battery pack is calibrated. However, 
the amount of charge in the new battery pack cannot be reported accurate\
ly until the new battery pack has been 
calibrated.
l   
Check the calibration of a used battery pack periodically and whenever b\
attery charge displays seem inaccurate.l   
While a battery pack is being calibrated, it is fully charged, then full\
y discharged.l   
A battery calibration icon in the taskbar displays an Up arrow during th\
e charge phase and a Down arrow during the 
discharge phase.l   
A calibration cannot resume if the calibration is stopped or if the comp\
uter is shut down during a calibration. An 
interrupted calibration must be restarted.l   
After calibration, a battery pack must be charged before it can be used \
to run the computer.l   
The calibration utility calibrates one battery pack at a time and can ru\
n in the background as you use the computer or 
overnight.l   
Running a Calibration
CAUTION:   To prevent loss of work, ensure that the computer remains connec\
ted to AC power throughout a
calibration.
To run a calibration of your battery pack, complete the following steps:\
If you are checking the calibration of a battery pack, insert the correc\
t battery pack into the Primary Battery Bay, a 
DualBay, or a MultiBay.
l   
Then connect the computer to external power with the AC adapter or dock \
the computer in a docking base that is 
connected to external power.l   
Access the Battery Calibration tab by selecting  Start-> Settings-> Control Panel-> Power  Management->
Battery  Calibration  tab.l   
View the calibration reports in the Status column. The battery numbers i\
n the Battery column correspond to the 
following locations:l   
Battery NumberBattery Pack Location
1Primary Bay
2DualBay
3MultiBay
In the Status column, select any location number with the “ Needs calibration ” indication beside it.l   
Select the Start Calibration  button.l   
Stopping a Calibration
Select the Stop Calibration button on the Battery Calibration tab. The S\
top Calibration button is visible only during a 
calibration.
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INDEX PAGEPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONLEGAL NOTICEHOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
REMOVAL & REPLACEMENTILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOGTROUBLESHOOTINGSPECIFICATIONS
Removal & Replacement
Serial Number Location
This section explains the removal and replacement procedures for the com\
puter.
>Preliminaries
>Serial 
Number 
Location
>Battery Pack
>DualBay
Drive
>MultiBay
Drive
>Hard Drive
>Modem
>Keyboard
>Memory
Module
>LED Cover
>RTC battery
>Display Panel
Assembly
>Button Board
>Top cover
>TouchPad or
Pointing Stick
Module
>System
Board
>Voltage
Converter
Board
Report the 
computer 
serial number 
to Compaq 
when 
requesting 
information 
or ordering 
spare parts. 
It is located 
on the 
bottom of the 
computer as 
shown. 
Click here for 
information 
on the 
computers 
battery pack 
operating 
time and
other Power
Management
Options .