Optimizing Processor Speed - Compaq 800 Series Setup Manual

The battery charges whether
your Notebook is on or off.
It continues charging until the
battery is fully charged or the
AC power is disconnected.
The battery will lose its
charge gradually if not used for
a long time.
When maximum performance
is selected, the processor
operates at full (100 %) speed.
When battery optimized mode
is selected, the processor
operates at approximately
80 % of the maximum
performance mode.
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Charging the Battery
To charge the battery, connect the battery to
your Notebook and connect your Notebook to
AC power. Leave your Notebook plugged into
the electrical outlet until the Battery Charging
icon glows green. This ensures that the
battery is fully charged.
Note: If you will not be using your Notebook for an
extended period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical
cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not
in use.

Optimizing Processor Speed

Some Presario Notebook models use the Pentium
featuring Intel
gives you the capability to optimize your Notebook's processor
speeds based on the power source in use.
The default SpeedStep icons for each power source are
listed below:
The checkered flag icon in the system tray on the
Windows taskbar indicates External AC Power and
Maximum Performance.
The non-checkered flag icon in the system
tray on the Windows taskbar indicates Battery
Optimized Performance.
To change the setting for either
power source, AC or battery, right-
click the SpeedStep icon in the
System Tray and select either
Battery Optimized Performance
or Maximum Performance.
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