Software Update - Windows Vista
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...hard drive designation. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any ...steps: a. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the screen. Updating the BIOS 3
...hard drive designation. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any ...steps: a. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the screen. Updating the BIOS 3
Software Updates - Windows XP
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... A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Standby or Hibernation. Open ... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is complete. Make a note of the path to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow any device, cable, or cord. The hard drive designation is running on your hard drive that provides software for your ...
... A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Standby or Hibernation. Open ... installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is complete. Make a note of the path to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow any device, cable, or cord. The hard drive designation is running on your hard drive that provides software for your ...
Power Management - Windows XP
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...a low battery level. 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 Hibernation. (3) fn+f3 (4) Battery light Initiates Standby. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Green: A battery.... ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is open . The light on the front of the computer is visible whether the ...
...a low battery level. 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 Hibernation. (3) fn+f3 (4) Battery light Initiates Standby. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Green: A battery.... ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is open . The light on the front of the computer is visible whether the ...
Power Management - Windows XP
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...the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer. When the ...when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. 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. ENWW 9 4 Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer...
...the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer. When the ...when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. 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. ENWW 9 4 Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer...
Power Management - Windows XP
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The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal use , or not installed. NOTE: If the computer is off . Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery ... warmer or cooler than room temperature. ENWW Charging a battery 13 To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging...
The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal use , or not installed. NOTE: If the computer is off . Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery ... warmer or cooler than room temperature. ENWW Charging a battery 13 To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging a battery WARNING! The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging...
Power Management - Windows XP
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... computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged ...15 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. - Save your...
... computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged ...15 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. - Save your...
Power Management - Windows XP
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... not necessary to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Click OK. 16 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW Step 2: Disable Hibernation and...
... not necessary to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Click OK. 16 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW Step 2: Disable Hibernation and...
Power Management - Windows XP
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... only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to battery power. ● The...computer is automatically decreased to save battery life. 5 Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the following conditions: WARNING! To increase display brightness, press the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 22 Chapter 5 Using external AC...
... only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to battery power. ● The...computer is automatically decreased to save battery life. 5 Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the following conditions: WARNING! To increase display brightness, press the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 22 Chapter 5 Using external AC...
Power Management - Windows XP
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... attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into the power connector (1) on the computer. 2. The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet (3). Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. To reduce the risk...
... attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into the power connector (1) on the computer. 2. The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet (3). Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. To reduce the risk...
Power Management - Windows XP
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...adapter, connecting 23 B battery calibrating 16 charging 13, 16 conserving power 19 disposing 21 inserting 12 low battery levels 14 recharging 18 removing 12 storing 20 battery light 2, 13, 14 battery power 9 battery release latch 12 battery temperature 20 button, power 1 C calibrating battery 16 charging batteries 13, 16 connection, external power 23 conservation, power... 14 initiating 5 L lights battery 2 power 2 low battery level 14 O operating system 3 P power connecting 23 conserving 19 control and light locations 1 power button, identifying 1 power light, identifying 2 R readable media 4...
...adapter, connecting 23 B battery calibrating 16 charging 13, 16 conserving power 19 disposing 21 inserting 12 low battery levels 14 recharging 18 removing 12 storing 20 battery light 2, 13, 14 battery power 9 battery release latch 12 battery temperature 20 button, power 1 C calibrating battery 16 charging batteries 13, 16 connection, external power 23 conservation, power... 14 initiating 5 L lights battery 2 power 2 low battery level 14 O operating system 3 P power connecting 23 conserving 19 control and light locations 1 power button, identifying 1 power light, identifying 2 R readable media 4...
Security - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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...or Boot options feature in Computer Setup* internal network adapter Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● HP ProtectTools Security Manager Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and...solutions are listed in the following table. These deterrents may not prevent a product from a variety of the computer ● Power-on authentication using Computer Setup, you need to navigate and make selections. If the computer is stolen, CompuTrace can be ...
...or Boot options feature in Computer Setup* internal network adapter Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● HP ProtectTools Security Manager Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and...solutions are listed in the following table. These deterrents may not prevent a product from a variety of the computer ● Power-on authentication using Computer Setup, you need to navigate and make selections. If the computer is stolen, CompuTrace can be ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Off: All wireless devices are off. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.... ● Off: The computer is off or in the computer are fully charged. On: Info Center is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the internal hard drive. On...
...WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Off: All wireless devices are off. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.... ● Off: The computer is off or in the computer are fully charged. On: Info Center is being accessed. ● Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the internal hard drive. On...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... green: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Front components Component (1) Wireless light (2) Power light (3) Battery light (4) Drive light (5) Speakers (6) Display release latch Description ● On: An... ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ...
... green: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Front components Component (1) Wireless light (2) Power light (3) Battery light (4) Drive light (5) Speakers (6) Display release latch Description ● On: An... ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● Amber: A battery is charging. ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to DC power. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* (4) Modem cable (select models only)* Converts AC power to a country-specific modem adapter. *Power cords, batteries, and modem cables vary in appearance by region and country. ENWW Additional hardware components 17
Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to DC power. Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* (4) Modem cable (select models only)* Converts AC power to a country-specific modem adapter. *Power cords, batteries, and modem cables vary in appearance by region and country. ENWW Additional hardware components 17
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is plugged into external power through normal use , or not installed. Charging a battery WARNING! To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow ... If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is off or in ...
...The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is plugged into external power through normal use , or not installed. Charging a battery WARNING! To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow ... If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is off or in ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... and shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. ENWW Managing low battery levels 17 Turn on the computer. or - Remove the... 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...
... and shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. ENWW Managing low battery levels 17 Turn on the computer. or - Remove the... 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...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... off . 3. To fully charge the battery: 1. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next...
... off . 3. To fully charge the battery: 1. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next...
Power Management - Windows XP
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The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal use before the battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● ... Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device.
The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal use before the battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● ... Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device.
Power Management - Windows XP
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... exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. 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. - Turn on the computer. Exit Hibernation by pressing the...
... exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. 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. - Turn on the computer. Exit Hibernation by pressing the...
Power Management - Windows XP
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... Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. To fully charge the battery: 1. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional ...docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2.
... Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. To fully charge the battery: 1. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it should not need to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional ...docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2.