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Audio ...13 Adjusting the volume ...14 Checking audio functions on the computer 14 Webcam (select models only) ...14 Video ...15 VGA ...15 DisplayPort ...15 HDMI ...16 Configuring audio for HDMI 17 Intel Wireless Display (select models ...wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing battery discharge time 23 Managing low battery levels 23 Identifying low battery levels 23 Resolving a low battery level 24 Resolving a low battery level when ...
Audio ...13 Adjusting the volume ...14 Checking audio functions on the computer 14 Webcam (select models only) ...14 Video ...15 VGA ...15 DisplayPort ...15 HDMI ...16 Configuring audio for HDMI 17 Intel Wireless Display (select models ...wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing battery discharge time 23 Managing low battery levels 23 Identifying low battery levels 23 Resolving a low battery level 24 Resolving a low battery level when ...
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Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
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... safety information. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation... Guides. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about your new computer 1 For country- Finding more information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www...
... safety information. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation... Guides. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about your new computer 1 For country- Finding more information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www...
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... the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the SIM, and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Reconnect external power and external devices....to match the icon next to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Replace the battery. 8. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Using GPS (select models only) Your computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning ...
... the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the SIM, and then remove it from the AC outlet. 5. Reconnect external power and external devices....to match the icon next to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Replace the battery. 8. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Using GPS (select models only) Your computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning ...
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The Shut down . Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the Windows Shut down . 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been ... or Hibernation before shutdown is to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: If you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is possible. 1. Save your work ...
The Shut down . Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the Windows Shut down . 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have been ... or Hibernation before shutdown is to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management NOTE: If you can shut down the computer with the power button, the recommended procedure is possible. 1. Save your work ...
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...Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● ...-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ●...
...Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of the following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● ...-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: You cannot initiate any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ●...
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...current power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen. Using... A power plan is running on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. The power lights turn on battery or external power. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you conserve power or maximize performance.
...current power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen. Using... A power plan is running on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. The power lights turn on battery or external power. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen where you conserve power or maximize performance.
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... 1. Click Change Settings that are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 21 or - Change the settings as needed... current user account password, click Create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. NOTE: If you do not need to step ...
... 1. Click Change Settings that are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 21 or - Change the settings as needed... current user account password, click Create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. NOTE: If you do not need to step ...
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... potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Using Battery Check Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in storage, depending on AC power. Using battery power When a charged battery is in case of a power outage...
... potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Using Battery Check Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in storage, depending on AC power. Using battery power When a charged battery is in case of a power outage...
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...the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - Tips for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, ...and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Displaying the remaining...
...the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - Tips for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, ...and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Displaying the remaining...
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... unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it separately. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC...or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from external power for extended periods of time. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Turn on the computer. Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections ...
... unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it separately. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC...or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from external power for extended periods of time. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Turn on the computer. Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections ...
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...or more information about ordering a replacement battery. If the battery is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system... ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it to the HP Web site for proper battery disposal. Replacing the battery In Windows 7, Battery Check in the notification area changes ...
...or more information about ordering a replacement battery. If the battery is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system... ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it to the HP Web site for proper battery disposal. Replacing the battery In Windows 7, Battery Check in the notification area changes ...
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...battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to make the computer feel cooler to the computer, and then plug it is connected to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When the computer is mobile, HP...into an AC outlet. 4. To change the cooling preferences, follow these steps: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP CoolSense. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of predefined modes that emphasize computer ...
...battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to make the computer feel cooler to the computer, and then plug it is connected to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When the computer is mobile, HP...into an AC outlet. 4. To change the cooling preferences, follow these steps: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP CoolSense. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of predefined modes that emphasize computer ...
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The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. do not drop a drive or place items on baggage use ...
The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to a disc. do not drop a drive or place items on baggage use ...
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... night or at least once a month. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can defragment your computer manually at any time....run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of...
... night or at least once a month. Follow the on the hard drive so that you can run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can defragment your computer manually at any time....run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of...
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... over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If the computer is parked. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to -date status for the drive...
... over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. NOTE: If the computer is parked. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to -date status for the drive...
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.... Follow the on your hard drive. Make a note of damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Complete the installation by following the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Do not shut down...
.... Follow the on your hard drive. Make a note of damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Complete the installation by following the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Do not shut down...
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If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. You can also view system information and error logs in the System Diagnostics window. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. 56 Chapter 9 Setup... checks for Startup Menu" message is functioning properly. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to determine if the...
If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. You can also view system information and error logs in the System Diagnostics window. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. 56 Chapter 9 Setup... checks for Startup Menu" message is functioning properly. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to determine if the...
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... drives. ● In-flight computer use of these traveling and shipping tips: ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you plan to magnetic fields. Security devices with a drive. ◦ Turn off and then disconnect all ... the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) device, or a General Packet Radio Service...
... drives. ● In-flight computer use of these traveling and shipping tips: ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you plan to magnetic fields. Security devices with a drive. ◦ Turn off and then disconnect all ... the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) device, or a General Packet Radio Service...
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... 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth...
... 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth...