Drives - Windows 7
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... items on the computer. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. The airport security devices that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to a disc. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Handle...
... items on the computer. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. The airport security devices that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to a disc. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Handle...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off . On: The volume scroll zone is turned off or 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 plugged into an ...external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. On: The volume scroll zone is turned off until the...
...the Sleep state. ● Off: The computer is off . On: The volume scroll zone is turned off or 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 plugged into an ...external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. On: The volume scroll zone is turned off until the...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. (4) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the remote control. (5) Audio-in (microphone... If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. NOTE: This table describes factory settings. ...
... off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. (4) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the remote control. (5) Audio-in (microphone... If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off or in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. NOTE: This table describes factory settings. ...
HP Media Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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4 Troubleshooting Try the following solutions if your remote control does not function properly: ● Be sure that you have a clear line of sight from the remote control to the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that you are within range of the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that you are using the remote control with a supported computer or optional docking device. 8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Replace the battery if necessary. ● Be sure that the battery is properly installed and has a charge.
4 Troubleshooting Try the following solutions if your remote control does not function properly: ● Be sure that you have a clear line of sight from the remote control to the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that you are within range of the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that you are using the remote control with a supported computer or optional docking device. 8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Replace the battery if necessary. ● Be sure that the battery is properly installed and has a charge.
HP Mobile Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Replace the battery if necessary. ● Be sure that the battery is properly installed and has a charge. 4 Troubleshooting Try the following solutions if your remote control does not function properly: ● Be sure that you have a clear line of sight from the remote control to the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that you are within range of the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that you are using the remote control with a supported computer or optional docking device. 7
Replace the battery if necessary. ● Be sure that the battery is properly installed and has a charge. 4 Troubleshooting Try the following solutions if your remote control does not function properly: ● Be sure that you have a clear line of sight from the remote control to the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that you are within range of the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that you are using the remote control with a supported computer or optional docking device. 7
Power Management - Windows 7
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... Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 10 Using Battery Check ...11 Displaying the remaining battery charge 12 Inserting or removing the battery ...13 Charging a battery ...14 Maximizing battery discharge time ...15 Managing low battery levels ...16 Identifying low battery levels 16 ...Resolving a low battery level 17 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 17 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 17 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 17 Resolving a low battery level when the ...
... Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 10 Using Battery Check ...11 Displaying the remaining battery charge 12 Inserting or removing the battery ...13 Charging a battery ...14 Maximizing battery discharge time ...15 Managing low battery levels ...16 Identifying low battery levels 16 ...Resolving a low battery level 17 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 17 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 17 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 17 Resolving a low battery level when the ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...Power icon. 4. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the left side of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to quickly access power... settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the notification area). 2. Using the battery meter The battery meter is...
...Power icon. 4. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the left side of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to quickly access power... settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of the notification area). 2. Using the battery meter The battery meter is...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... power is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. 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 software ● When... purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to charge. ●...
... power is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. 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 software ● When... purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to charge. ●...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... runs on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from HP. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into external power, the computer runs on the computer, display brightness,... protects your work . To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery power. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to the computer, and other factors. 9 Computer battery life varies...
... runs on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from HP. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into external power, the computer runs on the computer, display brightness,... protects your work . To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery power. NOTE: The display brightness is decreased to the computer, and other factors. 9 Computer battery life varies...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power
Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 12 Chapter 3 Using battery power
Power Management - Windows 7
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... unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in the notification area may take longer if a battery...battery is off . To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of simply charging it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product,...
... unused for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in the notification area may take longer if a battery...battery is off . To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of simply charging it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product,...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. Maximizing battery discharge time 15 Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. Maximizing battery discharge time 15 Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
Power Management - Windows 7
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...9679; AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Save your work and shut down the computer. Managing low battery levels 17 Turn off . or - Resolving a low... battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Turn on the computer.
...9679; AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Save your work and shut down the computer. Managing low battery levels 17 Turn off . or - Resolving a low... battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Turn on the computer.
Power Management - Windows 7
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...in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in battery run time Even if a battery is fully... power Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after . 7. Insert the battery into external power. To fully charge the battery: 1. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. It is off the display settings to calibrate a new battery. NOTE: The ...
...in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Record the On battery setting under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in battery run time Even if a battery is fully... power Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after . 7. Insert the battery into external power. To fully charge the battery: 1. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. It is off the display settings to calibrate a new battery. NOTE: The ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...area, and then click More power options. - Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to leave the computer unattended during the discharge...during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from its external power source, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is discharged, the battery light turns off . 2. Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge...
...area, and then click More power options. - Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep CAUTION: Failure to leave the computer unattended during the discharge...during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect the following performance from its external power source, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is discharged, the battery light turns off . 2. Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... are not using them. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using it if it separately. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the...
... are not using them. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using it if it separately. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the HP Web site for more information about ordering a replacement battery. If the battery is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a ..."weak" condition. NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator ...
...the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the HP Web site for more information about ordering a replacement battery. If the battery is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a ..."weak" condition. NOTE: To ensure that you always have battery power when you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Index A AC adapter testing 8 AC adapter, connecting 7 B battery calibrating 18 charging 14, 18 conserving power 21 discharging 15 disposing 22 inserting 13 low battery levels 16 recharging 19 removing 13 replacing 22 storing 21 ...Battery Check 11 battery light 14, 16 battery power 9 battery release latch 13 battery temperature 21 C calibrating battery 18 charging batteries 14, 18 connection, external power 7 conservation, power 21 critical battery level 16 D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting 2 initiated during critical battery level 16 initiating 2 ...
Index A AC adapter testing 8 AC adapter, connecting 7 B battery calibrating 18 charging 14, 18 conserving power 21 discharging 15 disposing 22 inserting 13 low battery levels 16 recharging 19 removing 13 replacing 22 storing 21 ...Battery Check 11 battery light 14, 16 battery power 9 battery release latch 13 battery temperature 21 C calibrating battery 18 charging batteries 14, 18 connection, external power 7 conservation, power 21 critical battery level 16 D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting 2 initiated during critical battery level 16 initiating 2 ...
