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...the download area, perform these steps: 1. b. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Double-click the file that you check the HP Web site periodically for your hard drive. 3. NOTE: If you want to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on your computer:...www.hp.com. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on battery power...
...the download area, perform these steps: 1. b. If no instructions are displayed on the screen. Double-click the file that you check the HP Web site periodically for your hard drive. 3. NOTE: If you want to an optional power source. Follow the instructions on your computer:...www.hp.com. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the instructions on battery power...
Software Updates - Windows XP
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... network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - NOTE: If you are posted as needed. Double-click your computer....Click a software update link in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer and access the BIOS update you check the HP Web site periodically for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from the computer...
... network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - NOTE: If you are posted as needed. Double-click your computer....Click a software update link in an optional docking device, or connected to your computer and access the BIOS update you check the HP Web site periodically for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from the computer...
Power Management - Windows XP
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... schemes 7 Setting password protection upon exiting Standby 8 4 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 10 Displaying the remaining battery charge 11 Inserting or removing the battery ...12 Charging a battery ...13 Managing low battery levels ...14 Identifying low battery levels 14 Resolving a low battery level 15 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 15 Resolving...
... schemes 7 Setting password protection upon exiting Standby 8 4 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 10 Displaying the remaining battery charge 11 Inserting or removing the battery ...12 Charging a battery ...13 Managing low battery levels ...14 Identifying low battery levels 14 Resolving a low battery level 15 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 15 Resolving...
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... not plugged into an external power source, the light turns off until the battery reaches a low battery level. *The 2 power lights display the same information. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is the only available... Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (3) fn+f3 (4) Battery light Initiates Standby. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is plugged into an external power source the light stays off when ...
... not plugged into an external power source, the light turns off until the battery reaches a low battery level. *The 2 power lights display the same information. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is the only available... Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (3) fn+f3 (4) Battery light Initiates Standby. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is plugged into an external power source the light stays off when ...
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... registered to a network domain, the button you click will be called Shut Down instead of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Standby or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. If the computer is unresponsive and... Hibernation, you are unable to a USB port or a 1394 port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.
... registered to a network domain, the button you click will be called Shut Down instead of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Standby or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. If the computer is unresponsive and... Hibernation, you are unable to a USB port or a 1394 port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off.
Power Management - Windows XP
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When you can be turned off . NOTE: When HP 3D DriveGuard has parked a drive, the computer will not initiate Standby or... Stand by is faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work is in Standby for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. If Stand by from or writing to a disc or an external... power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and ...
When you can be turned off . NOTE: When HP 3D DriveGuard has parked a drive, the computer will not initiate Standby or... Stand by is faster than exiting Hibernation. Your work is in Standby for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. If Stand by from or writing to a disc or an external... power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and ...
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To exit Standby: ▲ Press the power button. NOTE: The system will not initiate Hibernation when running on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Hibernation, you stopped working . Select Start > Turn Off Computer. 2. If Hibernate ...
To exit Standby: ▲ Press the power button. NOTE: The system will not initiate Hibernation when running on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Hibernation, you stopped working . Select Start > Turn Off Computer. 2. If Hibernate ...
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...access Power Options, right-click the Power Meter icon and select Adjust Power Properties. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Click the Advanced tab. ...3. Using the Power Meter The Power Meter is running on the taskbar check box. 4. Select the Always show icon on battery or external power. Click Apply, and then click OK. To remove the Power Meter icon from the notification area, follow these steps: 1. ...
...access Power Options, right-click the Power Meter icon and select Adjust Power Properties. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Click the Advanced tab. ...3. Using the Power Meter The Power Meter is running on the taskbar check box. 4. Select the Always show icon on battery or external power. Click Apply, and then click OK. To remove the Power Meter icon from the notification area, follow these steps: 1. ...
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... settings that manages how the computer uses power. Viewing the current scheme ▲ Click the Power Meter icon in and Running on batteries settings as needed. 4. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list. 3. Click OK. ENWW Using power schemes 7 a. Click...● Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● Always On ● Minimal Power Management ● Max Battery You can help you conserve power and maximize computer performance. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. b. Customizing power...
... settings that manages how the computer uses power. Viewing the current scheme ▲ Click the Power Meter icon in and Running on batteries settings as needed. 4. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list. 3. Click OK. ENWW Using power schemes 7 a. Click...● Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● Always On ● Minimal Power Management ● Max Battery You can help you conserve power and maximize computer performance. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. b. Customizing power...
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... also protects your work . To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. 4 Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is decreased to save battery life when you work in case of a power outage. You can...
... also protects your work . To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. 4 Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is decreased to save battery life when you work in case of a power outage. You can...
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Finding battery information in Help and Support To locate battery information for your computer, select Start > Help and Support > Learn More About Your PC. 10 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW
Finding battery information in Help and Support To locate battery information for your computer, select Start > Help and Support > Learn More About Your PC. 10 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW
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...follow these steps: ▲ Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of charge remaining in the battery. ● The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the Power Meter screen. For example, the time remaining will increase when... a DVD stops playing. or - Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of charge remaining: ● The percentage indicates the approximate amount of the taskbar....
...follow these steps: ▲ Double-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of charge remaining in the battery. ● The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the Power Meter screen. For example, the time remaining will increase when... a DVD stops playing. or - Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of charge remaining: ● The percentage indicates the approximate amount of the taskbar....
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... the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 12 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW The battery release latches (2) automatically lock the battery into the battery bay (1) until it is the sole power source can cause loss of information, save...
... the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 12 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW The battery release latches (2) automatically lock the battery into the battery bay (1) until it is the sole power source can cause loss of information, save...
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... the computer is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged, in the notification area may take...
... the computer is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged, in the notification area may take...
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.... ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. The computer takes the following actions for the computer reaches a... low battery level, the battery light blinks. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in...
.... ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. The computer takes the following actions for the computer reaches a... low battery level, the battery light blinks. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in...
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... or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Turn off . Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Save your work...restore power until the power lights turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, ...
... or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Turn off . Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Save your work...restore power until the power lights turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, ...
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...calibrated more than once a month. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. The battery light on . 3. Record the 4 settings listed in the Running on batteries and Plugged in columns so that you are onboard aircraft. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Step 1:... taskbar, and then click Adjust Power Properties. - It is off or in use, but it should not need to calibrate a new battery. Set the 4 options to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the ...
...calibrated more than once a month. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. The battery light on . 3. Record the 4 settings listed in the Running on batteries and Plugged in columns so that you are onboard aircraft. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Step 1:... taskbar, and then click Adjust Power Properties. - It is off or in use, but it should not need to calibrate a new battery. Set the 4 options to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the ...
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...● The monitor will not turn off and the computer shuts down. When the battery is idle. ● System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. To discharge a battery: 1. Run the computer on while the battery is being discharged. Unplug the computer from its external power source, but the... do not turn off automatically. ● Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. ENWW Calibrating a battery 17 The battery can discharge whether or not you are using it. ● If you plan to a low...
...● The monitor will not turn off and the computer shuts down. When the battery is idle. ● System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. To discharge a battery: 1. Run the computer on while the battery is being discharged. Unplug the computer from its external power source, but the... do not turn off automatically. ● Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. ENWW Calibrating a battery 17 The battery can discharge whether or not you are using it. ● If you plan to a low...
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... follow these steps: 1. Click OK. 18 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby CAUTION: Failure to ...reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in column and the Running on batteries column. 3. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off, turn it on the computer turns off. If...
... follow these steps: 1. Click OK. 18 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW Reenter the settings that you recorded for the items in the Plugged in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby CAUTION: Failure to ...reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in column and the Running on batteries column. 3. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off, turn it on the computer turns off. If...
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ENWW Conserving battery power 19 Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and ...
ENWW Conserving battery power 19 Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and ...