Compaq NC8230 Laptop User Manual


 
Product Description
Maintenance and Service Guide 1–5
1.2 Resetting the Notebook
If the notebook you are servicing has an unknown password,
follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also
clear CMOS:
1. Prepare the notebook for disassembly (refer to Section 5.3,
“Preparing the Notebook for Disassembly,” for more
information).
2. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery (refer to
Section 5.11, “RTC Battery,” for more information on
removing and replacing the RTC battery).
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the notebook.
5. Connect AC power to the notebook. Do not reinsert any
battery packs at this time.
6. Turn on the notebook.
All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.
1.3 Power Man age ment
The notebook comes with power management features that
extend battery operating time and conserve power. The
notebook supports the following power management features:
Standby
Hibernation
Setting customization by the user
Hotkeys for setting the level of performance
Battery calibration
Lid switch standby/resume
Power/standby button
Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPM)
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