Compaq 320, 321, 420, 421, 620 and 621 Notebook PCs HP 420 and 620 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... components. It is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is normal for the internal ...fan to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is not plugged into an external power source, the lights turn off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects...
... components. It is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is normal for the internal ...fan to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is not plugged into an external power source, the lights turn off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Enables airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects...
Compaq 320, 321, 420, 421, 620 and 621 Notebook PCs HP 420 and 620 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Setup in Windows 113 Select To do this NOTE: Availability of these options above varies by computer model. ● Enable/disable secondary battery fast charge (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable HP QuickLook 2 (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable preboot authentication on USB (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable Num lock state at...
... Setup in Windows 113 Select To do this NOTE: Availability of these options above varies by computer model. ● Enable/disable secondary battery fast charge (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable HP QuickLook 2 (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable preboot authentication on USB (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable Num lock state at...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows XP
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... 63 Using battery power ...63 Displaying the remaining battery charge 64 Inserting or removing the battery 64 Charging a battery ...66 Maximizing battery discharge time 66 Managing low battery levels 66 Identifying low battery levels 67 Resolving a low battery level 67 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 67 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 67 Resolving a low battery level when...
... 63 Using battery power ...63 Displaying the remaining battery charge 64 Inserting or removing the battery 64 Charging a battery ...66 Maximizing battery discharge time 66 Managing low battery levels 66 Identifying low battery levels 67 Resolving a low battery level 67 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 67 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 67 Resolving a low battery level when...
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... normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to the illustration that is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being... mishandled or stolen. Identifying hardware 9 Bottom components NOTE: Refer to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that most closely matches your computer. If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light stays off...
... normal for the internal fan to cool internal components. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to the illustration that is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being... mishandled or stolen. Identifying hardware 9 Bottom components NOTE: Refer to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that most closely matches your computer. If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light stays off...
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...initiate Hibernation when running on external power. NOTE: If you have set a password to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To access Power Options, right-click the Power Meter icon and select Adjust Power Properties. ● To display the percentage of... remaining battery charge, double-click the Power Meter icon. NOTE: The system will return to initiate Hibernation after 30 minutes of the taskbar. Select ...
...initiate Hibernation when running on external power. NOTE: If you have set a password to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To access Power Options, right-click the Power Meter icon and select Adjust Power Properties. ● To display the percentage of... remaining battery charge, double-click the Power Meter icon. NOTE: The system will return to initiate Hibernation after 30 minutes of the taskbar. Select ...
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... press the f4 key or reconnect the AC adapter. 62 Chapter 5 Power management Customizing power schemes 1. Select a power scheme from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or optional expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of... events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is turned on batteries settings as needed. 4. 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...
... press the f4 key or reconnect the AC adapter. 62 Chapter 5 Power management Customizing power schemes 1. Select a power scheme from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or optional expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of... events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is turned on batteries settings as needed. 4. 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...
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...or reconnect the AC adapter. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to battery power if the AC adapter is decreased to external AC power, follow these steps: 1. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer whenever the computer is not plugged into external power, the ...computer runs on the power cord, plug the cord into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . However, a battery in case of the power cord into the AC adapter (2). 3. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for ...
...or reconnect the AC adapter. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to battery power if the AC adapter is decreased to external AC power, follow these steps: 1. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer whenever the computer is not plugged into external power, the ...computer runs on the power cord, plug the cord into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . However, a battery in case of the power cord into the AC adapter (2). 3. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for ...
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Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Double-click the Power Meter icon in the battery. ● The time indicates the approximate running on a flat surface, with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information, initiate Hibernation...
Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Double-click the Power Meter icon in the battery. ● The time indicates the approximate running on a flat surface, with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information, initiate Hibernation...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows XP
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... external power through normal use while on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . NOTE: If the computer is on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are onboard...
... external power through normal use while on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . NOTE: If the computer is on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are onboard...
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... of the following actions for the computer reaches a low battery level, the battery light blinks. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Using battery power 67 The computer takes the following devices: ●... product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power...
... of the following actions for the computer reaches a low battery level, the battery light blinks. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Using battery power 67 The computer takes the following devices: ●... product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power...
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... the computer. 2. Connect the computer to Never. 4. Insert the battery into external power. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in columns so that you can reset...need to calibrate a new battery. The battery light on . 3. Right-click the Power Meter icon in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is off . Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ●...
... the computer. 2. Connect the computer to Never. 4. Insert the battery into external power. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in columns so that you can reset...need to calibrate a new battery. The battery light on . 3. Right-click the Power Meter icon in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is off . Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ●...
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...external devices that are using it on while the battery is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Unplug the computer from ... Maintenance > Power Options. 2. To discharge a battery: 1. Using battery power 69 You can discharge whether or not you are using them . Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is discharged.
...external devices that are using it on while the battery is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Unplug the computer from ... Maintenance > Power Options. 2. To discharge a battery: 1. Using battery power 69 You can discharge whether or not you are using them . Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is discharged.
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...To reduce the risk of in a cool, dry place. NOTE: To ensure that you are not using it if it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. 70 Chapter 5 Power management do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; Refer to ...on the power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to storage. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it to a battery, do not dispose of fire or burns, do not short external contacts; Disposing of time. If the capacity is less...
...To reduce the risk of in a cool, dry place. NOTE: To ensure that you are not using it if it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. 70 Chapter 5 Power management do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; Refer to ...on the power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to storage. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it to a battery, do not dispose of fire or burns, do not short external contacts; Disposing of time. If the capacity is less...
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do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. The write process is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from a drive before writing to media. Do not use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive. Avoid exposing a ...unsure whether the computer is off, in Standby, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." When the battery is the only source of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the ...
do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. The write process is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from a drive before writing to media. Do not use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive. Avoid exposing a ...unsure whether the computer is off, in Standby, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." When the battery is the only source of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows XP
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... virtualization technology (select models only; Select To do this NOTE: Availability of these options varies by computer model. ● Enable/disable secondary battery fast charge (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable HP QuickLook (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable preboot authentication on USB (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable Num lock state at...
... virtualization technology (select models only; Select To do this NOTE: Availability of these options varies by computer model. ● Enable/disable secondary battery fast charge (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable HP QuickLook (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable preboot authentication on USB (enabled by default). ● Enable/disable Num lock state at...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows XP
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... 70 inserting 64 low battery levels 66 recharging 69 removing 64 replacing 70 storing 70 battery bay 10, 14 battery charge, maximizing 66 battery light 66, 67 battery light, identifying 9 battery power 63 battery release latches 64 battery release latches, identifying 10 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive... 127 WWAN device 127 built-in device options 127 buttons power 5 TouchPad 1 C cable LAN 29 modem 24 cables USB 80 calibrating battery 68 caps lock, identifying 3 CD copying 50 playing 49, 54 protecting 41 removing 51, 52 writing to 41 CD drive 75,...
... 70 inserting 64 low battery levels 66 recharging 69 removing 64 replacing 70 storing 70 battery bay 10, 14 battery charge, maximizing 66 battery light 66, 67 battery light, identifying 9 battery power 63 battery release latches 64 battery release latches, identifying 10 battery temperature 70 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive... 127 WWAN device 127 built-in device options 127 buttons power 5 TouchPad 1 C cable LAN 29 modem 24 cables USB 80 calibrating battery 68 caps lock, identifying 3 CD copying 50 playing 49, 54 protecting 41 removing 51, 52 writing to 41 CD drive 75,...
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...R readable media 59 region codes, DVD 50 regulatory information modem approval label 14 regulatory label 14 wireless certification labels 14 release latches, battery 10 restore factory settings 123 security defaults 128 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 8 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 9 ...SD Card Reader, identifying 8 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 126 security cable slot, identifying 9 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 124 Automatic DriveLock 124 change password 124 DriveLock 124 fingerprint reader reset 124 HP Sparekey 124 HP Sparekey enrollment 124 password policy 124 ...
...R readable media 59 region codes, DVD 50 regulatory information modem approval label 14 regulatory label 14 wireless certification labels 14 release latches, battery 10 restore factory settings 123 security defaults 128 RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 8 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 9 ...SD Card Reader, identifying 8 Secondary Battery Fast Charge 126 security cable slot, identifying 9 Security menu always prompt for HP SpareKey enrollment 124 Automatic DriveLock 124 change password 124 DriveLock 124 fingerprint reader reset 124 HP Sparekey 124 HP Sparekey enrollment 124 password policy 124 ...