Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...discs: 1. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs are required. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Create these discs carefully and keep them ...in a safe place. Click Advanced Options. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Follow the on battery power, you will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. 2 ...
...discs: 1. If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you can restore your computer from the HP Web site. All these discs are required. Click Recovery disc creation, and then click Next. 4. Create these discs carefully and keep them ...in a safe place. Click Advanced Options. DVDs and BDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Follow the on battery power, you will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R (writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. 2 ...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not... install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. When the Main menu is displayed. 3.
... BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not... install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. When the Main menu is displayed. 3.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to access the Internet from the computer. The serial number is preinstalled in this chapter. Some computers include a SIM that is printed on a label inside the battery bay of Wi-Fi hotspots. You may be provided in most cases ...to networks based on the road or outside the range of your computer, or the mobile network operator may provide it may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to mobile phone voice coverage. If the SIM is not preinstalled, it separately from more places and over ...
... Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to access the Internet from the computer. The serial number is preinstalled in this chapter. Some computers include a SIM that is printed on a label inside the battery bay of Wi-Fi hotspots. You may be provided in most cases ...to networks based on the road or outside the range of your computer, or the mobile network operator may provide it may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to mobile phone voice coverage. If the SIM is not preinstalled, it separately from more places and over ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the computer. Close the display. 3. Reconnect external devices. 11. To insert a SIM: 1. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Remove the battery. 7. If you . 6. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in...
... the computer. Close the display. 3. Reconnect external devices. 11. To insert a SIM: 1. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Remove the battery. 7. If you . 6. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... computer. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. If you . 6. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. 7. Replace the battery. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. ...devices. 11. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer....
... computer. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. If you . 6. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. 7. Replace the battery. 9. Reconnect external power. 10. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. ...devices. 11. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer....
Drives - Windows Vista
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... not drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. Do not use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 When the battery is the only source of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation... you are unsure whether the computer is writing to vibration. Do not spray the drive with care. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that the battery is sensitive to a disc. Refer to magnetic fields.
... not drop a drive or place items on it down the computer. Do not use X-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1 When the battery is the only source of the drive. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation... you are unsure whether the computer is writing to vibration. Do not spray the drive with care. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that the battery is sensitive to a disc. Refer to magnetic fields.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is copied, it cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in the software Help, or on battery power. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than...
... computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is copied, it cannot be changed . ● DVD players used in the software Help, or on battery power. NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the computer is off or in Hibernation. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Save your work. 2. Shut down on by pressing the power button. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether...
... the computer is off or in Hibernation. Turn the computer upside down the computer and close the display. 3. To remove the hard drive: 1. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 9. Save your work. 2. Shut down on by pressing the power button. With the hard drive bay toward you are not sure whether...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...the computer is located on the bottom of the computer can damage electronic components. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. The memory capacity of the computer. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module to... the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Adding or replacing a memory module The computer has ...
...the computer is located on the bottom of the computer can damage electronic components. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. The memory capacity of the computer. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be upgraded by adding a memory module to... the computer. 4. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. Adding or replacing a memory module The computer has ...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module 14. Replace the battery. 15.
Reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module 14. Replace the battery. 15.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... or writing to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the... hard drive and the computer turns off. Your work is saved to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Press the power button briefly. ● Click Start, and then click the...
... or writing to the Lock button, and then click Sleep. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the... hard drive and the computer turns off. Your work is saved to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Press the power button briefly. ● Click Start, and then click the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes (2 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working . ... the screen. 2 Chapter 1 Setting power options When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Press the power button briefly. Power settings and timeouts can be required on wakeup, you must enter...
Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes (2 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working . ... the screen. 2 Chapter 1 Setting power options When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Press the power button briefly. Power settings and timeouts can be required on wakeup, you must enter...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... icon, or select the Power check box to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. Using the battery meter 3 To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties. 2. Click the Notification ...Area tab. 3. Click OK. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer...
... icon, or select the Power check box to change the power plan, click the battery meter icon and select an item from the list. Using the battery meter 3 To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties. 2. Click the Notification ...Area tab. 3. Click OK. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Customizing power plans 1. or - Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Select Start > Control Panel > ...Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep timeout settings, as needed. 4. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - You can help you conserve power or maximize performance. Using power plans A ...
... icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Customizing power plans 1. or - Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Select Start > Control Panel > ...Turn off the display and Put the computer to sleep timeout settings, as needed. 4. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - You can help you conserve power or maximize performance. Using power plans A ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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.... To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 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. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power.
.... To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 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. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center.
Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the far right of the taskbar. - For example, the time remaining will decrease when a DVD is ...playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. 8 Chapter 2 Using battery power View the estimated number of minutes of battery charge remaining in the notification area, at the current level. or - Displaying the remaining...
Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the far right of the taskbar. - For example, the time remaining will decrease when a DVD is ...playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. 8 Chapter 2 Using battery power View the estimated number of minutes of battery charge remaining in the notification area, at the current level. or - Displaying the remaining...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. Inserting or removing the battery 9 To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated (2). To prevent loss of information.
... of information, initiate Hibernation or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. Inserting or removing the battery 9 To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated (2). To prevent loss of information.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3). 10 Chapter 2 Using battery power
3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3). 10 Chapter 2 Using battery power