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...-saving states 54 Initiating and exiting Sleep 54 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 55 Using the battery meter ...55 Using power plans ...56 Viewing the current power plan 56 Selecting a different...battery power ...58 Identifying batteries ...59 Finding battery information in Help and Support 59 Using Battery Check ...59 Displaying the remaining battery charge 59 Inserting or removing the battery 60 Charging a battery ...61 Maximizing battery discharge time 62 Managing low battery levels 62 Identifying low battery levels 62 Resolving a low battery level 62 Resolving a low battery...
...-saving states 54 Initiating and exiting Sleep 54 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 55 Using the battery meter ...55 Using power plans ...56 Viewing the current power plan 56 Selecting a different...battery power ...58 Identifying batteries ...59 Finding battery information in Help and Support 59 Using Battery Check ...59 Displaying the remaining battery charge 59 Inserting or removing the battery 60 Charging a battery ...61 Maximizing battery discharge time 62 Managing low battery levels 62 Identifying low battery levels 62 Resolving a low battery level 62 Resolving a low battery...
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... Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 64 Step 3: Discharge the battery 64 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 65 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 65 Conserving battery power 65 Storing a battery ...66 Disposing of a used battery 66 Replacing the battery ...66 Shutting down the computer ...66 6 Drives Identifying installed drives ...68 Handling drives ...68 Using an optical drive...
... Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 64 Step 3: Discharge the battery 64 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 65 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 65 Conserving battery power 65 Storing a battery ...66 Disposing of a used battery 66 Replacing the battery ...66 Shutting down the computer ...66 6 Drives Identifying installed drives ...68 Handling drives ...68 Using an optical drive...
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...closed. The power light on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Component Description (5) Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to...Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being accessed. *The 2 power lights display the same information. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off ...
...closed. The power light on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Component Description (5) Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to...Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being accessed. *The 2 power lights display the same information. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off ...
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...a headset, or television audio. Component (1) ExpressCard slot (2) Digital Media Slot (3) Digital Media Slot light (4) eSATA/USB port (5) HDMI port 6 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Description Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. NOTE: Depending on . ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The ...), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD). Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. ...
...a headset, or television audio. Component (1) ExpressCard slot (2) Digital Media Slot (3) Digital Media Slot light (4) eSATA/USB port (5) HDMI port 6 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Description Supports an optional ExpressCard/34 module. NOTE: Depending on . ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Off: The ...), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-Picture Card (XD). Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as an eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device. ...
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..., and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Bottom components Component (1) Battery release latch (2) Battery bay (3) Wireless module compartment (4) Vents (5) (5) Hard drive bay Description Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive and the memory module slots. 8 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Holds a wireless LAN module. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace...
..., and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Bottom components Component (1) Battery release latch (2) Battery bay (3) Wireless module compartment (4) Vents (5) (5) Hard drive bay Description Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds the hard drive and the memory module slots. 8 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Holds a wireless LAN module. NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace...
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...certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). You may need when you contact technical support. Component Description (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This...information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide...
...certification labels are needed. ◦ Model description (4). You may need when you contact technical support. Component Description (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is unique to each product. ◦ Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This...information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). If your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)-Provide...
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This label is located inside the battery bay. 12 Chapter 1 Notebook tour ● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)-Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module.
This label is located inside the battery bay. 12 Chapter 1 Notebook tour ● SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only)-Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of your HP Mobile Broadband Module.
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...networks (WWANs) to access the Internet from more places and over larger areas than it separately from the AC outlet. 5. Coverage for notebook computers. When used with your computer. You may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to the computer. 4. If the SIM...lift and rotate the compartment cover (2). 20 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. 7. HP Mobile Broadband supports UNDP (Universal Notebook Data Platform), which in the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your computer, or the mobile network operator may be ...
...networks (WWANs) to access the Internet from more places and over larger areas than it separately from the AC outlet. 5. Coverage for notebook computers. When used with your computer. You may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to the computer. 4. If the SIM...lift and rotate the compartment cover (2). 20 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. 7. HP Mobile Broadband supports UNDP (Universal Notebook Data Platform), which in the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your computer, or the mobile network operator may be ...
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Replace the battery. Insert the SIM card into the slot tray (1), swing the slot tray to the left and down (2), and then slide the slot tray to the left to secure it snaps into place (2). 12. Reconnect external power. 14. Align the tabs on the compartment cover with the notches on the computer. 22 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 13. 10. Turn on the computer (1), and then rotate the cover downward until it (3). 11. Reconnect external devices. 15.
Replace the battery. Insert the SIM card into the slot tray (1), swing the slot tray to the left and down (2), and then slide the slot tray to the left to secure it snaps into place (2). 12. Reconnect external power. 14. Align the tabs on the compartment cover with the notches on the computer. 22 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 13. 10. Turn on the computer (1), and then rotate the cover downward until it (3). 11. Reconnect external devices. 15.
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Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Close the ...display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to release it, and then lift and rotate the compartment cover (2). 8. Remove the battery. 7. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 23 Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Lift the compartment cover (1) to the computer. 4. Remove the...
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Close the ...display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to release it, and then lift and rotate the compartment cover (2). 8. Remove the battery. 7. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 23 Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Lift the compartment cover (1) to the computer. 4. Remove the...
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Reconnect external power. 13. Reconnect external devices. 14. 9. Turn on the computer (1), and then rotate the cover downward until it up and to the right (2), and then remove the SIM card (3). 10. Replace the battery. 12. Slide the SIM slot tray (1) to the right to release it, lift the left side of the slot tray and swing it snaps into place (2). 11. Align the tabs on the compartment cover with the notches on the computer. 24 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network
Reconnect external power. 13. Reconnect external devices. 14. 9. Turn on the computer (1), and then rotate the cover downward until it up and to the right (2), and then remove the SIM card (3). 10. Replace the battery. 12. Slide the SIM slot tray (1) to the right to release it, lift the left side of the slot tray and swing it snaps into place (2). 11. Align the tabs on the compartment cover with the notches on the computer. 24 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network
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... alternate images among other devices receiving video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. The factory setting for critical battery action is stored in Windows Control Panel. To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button. Then follow the on before initiating ... state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in the Sleep state, the power lights blink. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is conserved. NOTE: Before you can be changed using an optional docking device or expansion product. The...
... alternate images among other devices receiving video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. The factory setting for critical battery action is stored in Windows Control Panel. To exit Sleep, briefly press the power button. Then follow the on before initiating ... state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in the Sleep state, the power lights blink. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is conserved. NOTE: Before you can be changed using an optional docking device or expansion product. The...
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... With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. If the computer is saved to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on... battery power and 30 minutes of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink ...
... With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. If the computer is saved to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on... battery power and 30 minutes of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is initiated, the power lights blink ...
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..., you stopped working . NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the notification area). 2. Power settings and timeouts can be ...(the arrow at the factory to the screen. Click OK. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to ...
..., you stopped working . NOTE: If you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the notification area). 2. Power settings and timeouts can be ...(the arrow at the factory to the screen. Click OK. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to ...
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... additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. or - Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security...Click Change Settings that manages how the computer uses power. Change the settings as needed. 4. Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3. To...
... additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. or - Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security...Click Change Settings that manages how the computer uses power. Change the settings as needed. 4. Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3. To...
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... AC power is supplied through one of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by... DVD When you disconnect external AC power, the following devices: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you are writing information to...
... AC power is supplied through one of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by... DVD When you disconnect external AC power, the following devices: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you are writing information to...
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Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the power cord into external AC power, the computer runs on battery power. Turn on . ● The power light is disconnected from the computer. 2. To increase display brightness, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC... adapter. 58 Chapter 5 Power management Select Start > Help and Support > Get assistance Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is decreased to the computer, and then plug it is connected to...
Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the power cord into external AC power, the computer runs on battery power. Turn on . ● The power light is disconnected from the computer. 2. To increase display brightness, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC... adapter. 58 Chapter 5 Power management Select Start > Help and Support > Get assistance Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is decreased to the computer, and then plug it is connected to...
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...display brightness, external devices connected to the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. You can keep a battery in the computer or in the computer. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on...Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and other factors. Using battery power 59 Identifying batteries The computer can support 2 batteries: ● One lithium-ion battery is off and unplugged from HP. However, a battery in Help and Support Help and Support provides the following tools and...
...display brightness, external devices connected to the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. You can keep a battery in the computer or in the computer. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on...Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and other factors. Using battery power 59 Identifying batteries The computer can support 2 batteries: ● One lithium-ion battery is off and unplugged from HP. However, a battery in Help and Support Help and Support provides the following tools and...
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.... Align the front of the battery with the battery bay toward you. 2. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. To remove the battery: 1. To insert the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) to its original position. 60 Chapter 5 Power management The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into the battery bay until it is the...
.... Align the front of the battery with the battery bay toward you. 2. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. To remove the battery: 1. To insert the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) to its original position. 60 Chapter 5 Power management The battery release latch automatically locks the battery into the battery bay until it is the...
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...is plugged into external power through normal use before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use, but it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of simply charging it. Charging may show ...power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before charging it from the computer (3). Do not charge the...
...is plugged into external power through normal use before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use, but it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of simply charging it. Charging may show ...power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before charging it from the computer (3). Do not charge the...