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...17 VGA ...17 DisplayPort ...18 HDMI ...18 Configuring audio for HDMI 19 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 19 Using HP MediaSmart (select models only 20 4 Power management ...21 Shutting down the computer ...21 Setting power options ...22 Using ...remaining battery charge 26 Maximizing battery discharge time 26 Managing low battery levels 26 Identifying low battery levels 26 Resolving a low battery level 27 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 27 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... 27 Resolving a low battery level...
...17 VGA ...17 DisplayPort ...18 HDMI ...18 Configuring audio for HDMI 19 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 19 Using HP MediaSmart (select models only 20 4 Power management ...21 Shutting down the computer ...21 Setting power options ...22 Using ...remaining battery charge 26 Maximizing battery discharge time 26 Managing low battery levels 26 Identifying low battery levels 26 Resolving a low battery level 27 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 27 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... 27 Resolving a low battery level...
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... Disposing of a used battery 28 Replacing the battery ...28 Using external AC power ...29 Testing an AC adapter ...30 5 External cards and devices ...31 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 31 ...
... Disposing of a used battery 28 Replacing the battery ...28 Using external AC power ...29 Testing an AC adapter ...30 5 External cards and devices ...31 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 31 ...
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... safety information. Finding more information about your new computer 1 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & ..., and technical support. To access this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. NOTE: Refer to the poster for computer users.
... safety information. Finding more information about your new computer 1 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & ..., and technical support. To access this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. NOTE: Refer to the poster for computer users.
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...computer through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the SIM slot on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery. 6. Replace the battery. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the SIM, and then remove it... SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Shut down the computer. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the connector...
...computer through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the SIM slot on by pressing the power button. Remove the battery. 6. Replace the battery. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the SIM, and then remove it... SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Shut down the computer. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the connector...
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... called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are noted.
... called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer. Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are noted.
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...initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from external power and remove the battery. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Windows XP-Select Start > Turn...Click Shut Down, and then click Turn Off. ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. If the computer is unresponsive and you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. To exit ...
...initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from external power and remove the battery. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Windows XP-Select Start > Turn...Click Shut Down, and then click Turn Off. ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. If the computer is unresponsive and you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. To exit ...
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...shift key and select Hibernate. Setting power options 23 Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter ... a collection of inactivity when running on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to be required on battery or external power. The power meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power ...
...shift key and select Hibernate. Setting power options 23 Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter ... a collection of inactivity when running on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to be required on battery or external power. The power meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power ...
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.... 3. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Windows XP 1. Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed . 4. Customizing power plans Windows 7 1. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3. Change the settings as needed . 4. Select Start > Control Panel...
.... 3. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Windows XP 1. Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed . 4. Customizing power plans Windows 7 1. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3. Change the settings as needed . 4. Select Start > Control Panel...
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... Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. Windows XP 1. For information on battery power. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from Standby check box. 4. Using battery power 25 If you work in Windows 7 Help and Support provides the following...
... Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. Windows XP 1. For information on battery power. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from Standby check box. 4. Using battery power 25 If you work in Windows 7 Help and Support provides the following...
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...pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the factory. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using ...page 23. 26 Chapter 4 Power management or - ● The power meter icon in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of...
...pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the factory. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using ...page 23. 26 Chapter 4 Power management or - ● The power meter icon in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of...
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...; AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Exit Hibernation by...not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the ...
...; AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Exit Hibernation by...not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the ...
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...is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. Calibrate a battery before returning it to high temperatures for proper battery disposal. Replacing the battery In Windows 7, Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to the HP Web site for one month or more ...do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to replace the battery when an internal cell is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in fire or water. To reduce...
...is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. Calibrate a battery before returning it to high temperatures for proper battery disposal. Replacing the battery In Windows 7, Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to the HP Web site for one month or more ...do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to replace the battery when an internal cell is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in fire or water. To reduce...
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... issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a CD, a DVD...
... issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a CD, a DVD...
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... AC adapter is connected to the computer, and then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 30 Chapter 4 Power management...
... AC adapter is connected to the computer, and then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 30 Chapter 4 Power management...
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...● Do not use X-rays instead of power, be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. do not ... 44 Chapter 6 Drives Security devices with the procedures to which they apply. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive...
...● Do not use X-rays instead of power, be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. do not ... 44 Chapter 6 Drives Security devices with the procedures to which they apply. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive...
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... Hard Drive Protection is parked. Hard drives connected to -date status for the drive. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power. The icon in the Mobility Center may not show that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the secondary ...hard drive bay (select models only) is unnecessary. To enable the notification area icon: 1. On the Icon in status, you need to the HP ProtectSmart...
... Hard Drive Protection is parked. Hard drives connected to -date status for the drive. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power. The icon in the Mobility Center may not show that a drive in the primary hard drive bay or a drive in the secondary ...hard drive bay (select models only) is unnecessary. To enable the notification area icon: 1. On the Icon in status, you need to the HP ProtectSmart...
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... unable to initiate Hibernation. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - NOTE: Depending on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. or - Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click OK. Using...
... unable to initiate Hibernation. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection window. - NOTE: Depending on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. or - Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Click OK. Using...
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... to the hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Follow the on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that is...
... to the hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Follow the on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that is...
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...the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive. 3. Double-click the file that ...that contains the update. 4. Click the diagnostic test you can also view system information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the battery. Using the hard drive path you to run , and then follow the on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to run...
...the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive. 3. Double-click the file that ...that contains the update. 4. Click the diagnostic test you can also view system information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the battery. Using the hard drive path you to run , and then follow the on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to run...
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...the computer will be unused and disconnected from a drive bay and before removing the drive from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE."... ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. ◦...
...the computer will be unused and disconnected from a drive bay and before removing the drive from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE."... ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. ◦...