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
Drives - Windows Vista
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... airport walkthrough devices and security wands. Remove media from a drive before handling drives. Handle a drive carefully; When the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. If a drive must be sure that the battery is the only source of the drive. If you are unsure whether the computer is writing to the following...
... airport walkthrough devices and security wands. Remove media from a drive before handling drives. Handle a drive carefully; When the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. If a drive must be sure that the battery is the only source of the drive. If you are unsure whether the computer is writing to the following...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...observe these precautions: Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to magnetic fields. Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that is writing to... place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." The write process is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on it. Do not spray the drive with , ...
...observe these precautions: Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of power, be sure that the battery is sensitive to magnetic fields. Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that is writing to... place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." The write process is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on it. Do not spray the drive with , ...
Notebook Tour - Windows VIsta
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... hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control. (5) Audio-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. For information about changing factory settings, refer to...
... hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. (4) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control. (5) Audio-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. For information about changing factory settings, refer to...
Notebook Tour - Windows VIsta
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...; Amber: Computer sound 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. On: The volume scroll zone is being accessed. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged...
...; Amber: Computer sound 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. On: The volume scroll zone is being accessed. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...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: Caps lock is on. ● White: Computer sound is turned on...: The computer is on . ● Amber: Computer sound is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart has temporarily parked the hard drive. On: The volume scroll zone is being used...
...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: Caps lock is on. ● White: Computer sound is turned on...: The computer is on . ● Amber: Computer sound is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart has temporarily parked the hard drive. On: The volume scroll zone is being used...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. NOTE: This table describes factory settings. Front components Component Description (1) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. (2) Battery light ● Off:... The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart has temporarily parked the hard drive. (4) Consumer infrared...
...is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. NOTE: This table describes factory settings. Front components Component Description (1) Power light ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. (2) Battery light ● Off:... The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart has temporarily parked the hard drive. (4) Consumer infrared...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...an external power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produce...external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Front components Item (1) Component Power light (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Consumer infrared lens (5) Audio...
...an external power source, the light is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produce...external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is turned off until the battery reaches a low battery level. Front components Item (1) Component Power light (2) Battery light (3) Drive light (4) Consumer infrared lens (5) Audio...
HP Pavilion dv7 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the USB board. Disconnect the power from the computer by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Shut down through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer. Remove the... battery (see Hard drive on page 57) Component replacement procedures 99 Remove the USB board (3) from the base ...
... the USB board. Disconnect the power from the computer by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Shut down through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer. Remove the... battery (see Hard drive on page 57) Component replacement procedures 99 Remove the USB board (3) from the base ...
HP Media Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. 9
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. 9
HP Mobile Remote Control (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Replace the battery if necessary. ● Be sure that you are using the remote control with a supported computer or optional docking device. 7 4 Troubleshooting Try the following solutions if your remote control does not function properly: ● Be sure that you have a clear line of the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that you are within range of sight from the remote control to the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that the battery is properly installed and has a charge.
Replace the battery if necessary. ● Be sure that you are using the remote control with a supported computer or optional docking device. 7 4 Troubleshooting Try the following solutions if your remote control does not function properly: ● Be sure that you have a clear line of the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that you are within range of sight from the remote control to the infrared port on the computer or optional docking device. ● Be sure that the battery is properly installed and has a charge.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... 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 12 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 12 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 12 Resolving a low...
... 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 12 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 12 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 12 Resolving a low...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...click Properties. 2. Click OK. Using the battery meter 3 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 over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power...clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon, or select the Power check box to display the battery meter icon. 4. Click the Notification Area tab. 3. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ...
...click Properties. 2. Click OK. Using the battery meter 3 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 over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power...clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon, or select the Power check box to display the battery meter icon. 4. Click the Notification Area tab. 3. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on battery power. 2 Using battery power When a charged battery is in storage, depending on how you disconnect AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is disconnected from HP. You can keep a battery in the computer...
... the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on battery power. 2 Using battery power When a charged battery is in storage, depending on how you disconnect AC power. If the computer contains a charged battery and is disconnected from HP. You can keep a battery in the computer...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...of minutes of the taskbar. - The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the far right of battery charge remaining in the notification area, at the current level. or - For example, the time remaining... decrease when a DVD is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. 8 Chapter 2 Using battery power Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center. -
...of minutes of the taskbar. - The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the far right of battery charge remaining in the notification area, at the current level. or - For example, the time remaining... decrease when a DVD is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. 8 Chapter 2 Using battery power Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center. -
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... more , or is off . Charging may show 100 percent charge before charging it . Do not charge the computer battery while you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use before the battery is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . Charging a battery WARNING! To prolong battery life and optimize the...
... more , or is off . Charging may show 100 percent charge before charging it . Do not charge the computer battery while you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use before the battery is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . Charging a battery WARNING! To prolong battery life and optimize the...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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..., do not affect lights. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the...the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is on the computer. Turn off . Turn on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state...
..., do not affect lights. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. Managing low battery levels The information in Windows Control Panel. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the...the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is on the computer. Turn off . Turn on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Managing low battery levels 13 Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing power button. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1.
Managing low battery levels 13 Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power. 2. Exit Hibernation by briefly pressing power button. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. 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 heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is off. Click OK. 10.... It is also not necessary to Hibernate after the calibration. 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. Select Start > Control...
...power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. 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 heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is off. Click OK. 10.... It is also not necessary to Hibernate after the calibration. 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 6. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. Select Start > Control...