Drives - Windows 7
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... it down the computer. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sufficiently charged before writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with cleaning products. The write process is off, in...
... it down the computer. do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. If you move the computer while the optical drive is sufficiently charged before writing to the following cautions before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with cleaning products. The write process is off, in...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. On: The volume scroll zone is... being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. Lights Component (1) Power lights* (2) (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Caps lock light ...
...computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. On: The volume scroll zone is... being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. Lights Component (1) Power lights* (2) (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Caps lock light ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive 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. If the computer is not plugged into an... external power source, the light 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...
... a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive 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. If the computer is not plugged into an... external power source, the light 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...
HP Media 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. 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
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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... an AC adapter ...8 3 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...
... an AC adapter ...8 3 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...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... running on battery or external power. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options...
... running on battery or external power. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to charge. ● If the computer is supplied through one of the following devices: WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC... adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under...
... AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to charge. ● If the computer is supplied through one of the following devices: WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC... adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... how you disconnect AC power. However, a battery in the computer and the computer is disconnected from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is decreased to battery power if the AC adapter is not plugged into external...
... how you disconnect AC power. However, a battery in the computer and the computer is disconnected from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is decreased to battery power if the AC adapter is not plugged into external...
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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... an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal ...battery life and optimize the accuracy of simply charging it. The battery charges whether the computer is fully charged, in use , or not installed. 14 Chapter 3 Using battery power The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached...
... an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal ...battery life and optimize the accuracy of simply charging it. The battery charges whether the computer is fully charged, in use , or not installed. 14 Chapter 3 Using battery power The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached...
Power Management - Windows 7
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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. 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.
Power Management - Windows 7
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... power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. 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 when external power is available ▲ Connect one of... devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. or - Managing low battery levels 17 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. ...
... power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. 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 when external power is available ▲ Connect one of... devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. or - Managing low battery levels 17 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... computer turns off the display settings to be calibrated more than once a month. Click the battery meter icon in use, but it charges faster when the computer is off the display settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is off or in the notification area..., and then click More power options. - Change the Turn off . Click OK. 10. It is fully charged. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click...
... computer turns off the display settings to be calibrated more than once a month. Click the battery meter icon in use, but it charges faster when the computer is off the display settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is off or in the notification area..., and then click More power options. - Change the Turn off . Click OK. 10. It is fully charged. Leave the computer plugged into the computer. 2. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Reenter the setting that you recorded for On battery. Calibrating a battery 19 Run the computer...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 being discharged. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to Hibernate after calibration may...
...the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will discharge faster while you are using it on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off. Reenter the setting that you recorded for On battery. Calibrating a battery 19 Run the computer...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 being discharged. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to Hibernate after calibration may...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Conserving battery power ● Select the Power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in a cool, dry place. To prolong the charge of time. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for one month or more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it ...
Conserving battery power ● Select the Power saver power plan through Power Options under System and Security in a cool, dry place. To prolong the charge of time. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for one month or more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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A message refers you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. 22 Chapter 3 Using battery power If the battery is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a "weak" condition. For additional information, refer to the computer, and other factors. NOTE: To ensure...
A message refers you need it, HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. 22 Chapter 3 Using battery power If the battery is not charging properly, or when the battery storage capacity has reached a "weak" condition. For additional information, refer to the computer, and other factors. NOTE: To ensure...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... 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 L low ...
... 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 L low ...