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... need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to download your computer to locate the ...recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after it has been downloaded to download. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are...
... need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. Access the page on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen to download your computer to locate the ...recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after it has been downloaded to download. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you are...
Software Updates - Windows XP
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...any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer to download. Double-click the file that you recorded ...Follow the instructions on the screen to install the update. NOTE: If you are displayed on the HP Web site that are ready to download your computer: ● Click a software update link in...been downloaded to the location on your hard drive. 3. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. You will be available for BIOS updates. 1. Follow any device, cable,...
...any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer to download. Double-click the file that you recorded ...Follow the instructions on the screen to install the update. NOTE: If you are displayed on the HP Web site that are ready to download your computer: ● Click a software update link in...been downloaded to the location on your hard drive. 3. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. You will be available for BIOS updates. 1. Follow any device, cable,...
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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... Power control and light locations ENWW The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open . When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light stays off or in ..., press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. *The 2 power lights display the same information. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source,...
... Power control and light locations ENWW The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open . When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light stays off or in ..., press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. *The 2 power lights display the same information. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source,...
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...3 NOTE: If you have been registered to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a network domain, the button you click will be called Shut Down instead...does not connect to a USB port or a 1394 port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 2 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn ...
...3 NOTE: If you have been registered to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a network domain, the button you click will be called Shut Down instead...does not connect to a USB port or a 1394 port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 2 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn ...
Power Management - Windows XP
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... initiates Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while reading from the... Power settings and timeouts can initiate Standby in Windows® Control Panel. Select Stand by is faster than exiting Hibernation. NOTE: When HP 3D DriveGuard has parked a drive, the computer will not initiate Standby or Hibernation, and the display will be changed using Power Options ...
... initiates Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while reading from the... Power settings and timeouts can initiate Standby in Windows® Control Panel. Select Stand by is faster than exiting Hibernation. NOTE: When HP 3D DriveGuard has parked a drive, the computer will not initiate Standby or Hibernation, and the display will be changed using Power Options ...
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... enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. When the computer exits Standby, the power lights turn on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is not displayed, follow these steps: a. Power settings and timeouts can be required when the...
... enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen. When the computer exits Standby, the power lights turn on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is not displayed, follow these steps: a. Power settings and timeouts can be required when the...
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... (< or Click Apply, and then click OK. To remove the Power Meter icon from the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties. 2. Select Start > Control Panel... > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Using the Power Meter The Power Meter is running on battery or external power. The Power Meter allows you have placed in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the Power Meter icon...
... (< or Click Apply, and then click OK. To remove the Power Meter icon from the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power Properties. 2. Select Start > Control Panel... > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Using the Power Meter The Power Meter is running on battery or external power. The Power Meter allows you have placed in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the Power Meter icon...
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... Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. b. Click OK. Selecting a different power scheme ▲ Click the Power Meter icon in and Running on batteries settings as needed. 4. c. Click OK. Modify the Plugged in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select a power scheme from... power schemes are available: ● Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● Always On ● Minimal Power Management ● Max Battery You can help you conserve power and maximize computer performance.
... Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. b. Click OK. Selecting a different power scheme ▲ Click the Power Meter icon in and Running on batteries settings as needed. 4. c. Click OK. Modify the Plugged in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select a power scheme from... power schemes are available: ● Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● Always On ● Minimal Power Management ● Max Battery You can help you conserve power and maximize computer performance.
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...battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery power. WARNING! Computer battery... through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from HP. However, a battery in storage, depending on AC power. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you work in case of a power...
...battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery power. WARNING! Computer battery... through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from HP. However, a battery in storage, depending on AC power. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to save battery life when you work in case of a power...
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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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... charge remaining: ● The percentage indicates the approximate amount of charge remaining in the notification area, at the current level. When a battery is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. For example, the time remaining will decrease when a DVD is charging, a ...lightning bolt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the far right of the taskbar. - ENWW Displaying the remaining battery charge 11 or - Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > ...
... charge remaining: ● The percentage indicates the approximate amount of charge remaining in the notification area, at the current level. When a battery is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. For example, the time remaining will decrease when a DVD is charging, a ...lightning bolt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the far right of the taskbar. - ENWW Displaying the remaining battery charge 11 or - Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > ...
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To prevent loss of information. To remove the battery: 1. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated. Insert the battery into place. 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 your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down...
To prevent loss of information. To remove the battery: 1. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated. Insert the battery into place. 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 your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down...
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... off or in use , or not installed. 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 off . ENWW Charging a battery 13 To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of simply charging it...
... off or in use , or not installed. 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 off . ENWW Charging a battery 13 To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of simply charging it...
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...9679; If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low battery level, the battery light blinks. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is on or in Standby, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 14 Chapter 4 ...the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. If a low battery level is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses ...
...9679; If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low battery level, the battery light blinks. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is on or in Standby, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 14 Chapter 4 ...the alerts and system responses set at the factory. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. If a low battery level is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light begins blinking rapidly. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses ...
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... 15 Turn on the computer. Save your work and shut down the computer. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional ...expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches ...
... 15 Turn on the computer. Save your work and shut down the computer. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional ...expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches ...
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...Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you are onboard aircraft. Do not charge the computer battery while you observe a significant change in the Running on . 3. ...then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is off. Set the 4 options to calibrate a new battery. or - Record the 4 settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is ...
...Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you are onboard aircraft. Do not charge the computer battery while you observe a significant change in the Running on . 3. ...then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is off. Set the 4 options to calibrate a new battery. or - Record the 4 settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is ...
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... during the discharge process: ● The monitor will not turn off the computer. 2. ENWW Calibrating a battery 17 Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on battery power until the battery is idle. ● System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. Run the computer on while the.... To discharge a battery: 1. The battery can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it. ● If you plan to a low battery level. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to leave...
... during the discharge process: ● The monitor will not turn off the computer. 2. ENWW Calibrating a battery 17 Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on battery power until the battery is idle. ● System-initiated Hibernation will not occur. Run the computer on while the.... To discharge a battery: 1. The battery can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it. ● If you plan to a low battery level. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to leave...
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...after calibration may result in column and the Running on the computer turns off . You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. If the computer is off, turn...
...after calibration may result in column and the Running on the computer turns off . You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. 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. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. If the computer is off, turn...
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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 ...+f10 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. 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 ...+f10 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. ENWW Conserving battery power 19