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... or on 28 Navigating ...29 Selecting ...29 Using Imagepad gestures 29 Scrolling 30 Pinching/Zooming 30 Rotating 31 Flicking 31 5 Maintenance ...32 Using a factory-sealed battery ...32 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing the hard drive ...36 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 6 Backup...
... or on 28 Navigating ...29 Selecting ...29 Using Imagepad gestures 29 Scrolling 30 Pinching/Zooming 30 Rotating 31 Flicking 31 5 Maintenance ...32 Using a factory-sealed battery ...32 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing the hard drive ...36 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 6 Backup...
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... sections are included in this chapter: ● What's new ● Finding information Before you set up and register your computer. Get to begin charging the battery, and then follow the on page 25. 4. Set up your computer on page 11 and Keyboard and pointing devices on -screen instructions.
... sections are included in this chapter: ● What's new ● Finding information Before you set up and register your computer. Get to begin charging the battery, and then follow the on page 25. 4. Set up your computer on page 11 and Keyboard and pointing devices on -screen instructions.
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... To re-enable the software, right-click the icon in the notification area and select Disable HP Wireless Audio. NOTE: For more information about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you . NOTE: HP Wireless Audio uses KleerNet technology, and is white). NOTE: Before you can add, remove, name...at the far right of wireless-enabled speakers or other wireless technologies. What's new 5 To add compatible wireless audio devices to http://www.hp.com or a retailer near you are not using it. Your wireless audio devices must also be sure that streams audio from your computer...
... To re-enable the software, right-click the icon in the notification area and select Disable HP Wireless Audio. NOTE: For more information about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you . NOTE: HP Wireless Audio uses KleerNet technology, and is white). NOTE: Before you can add, remove, name...at the far right of wireless-enabled speakers or other wireless technologies. What's new 5 To add compatible wireless audio devices to http://www.hp.com or a retailer near you are not using it. Your wireless audio devices must also be sure that streams audio from your computer...
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...Started ● Computer features To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. -or- Finding information The computer comes with several resources to ● http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the...Start > Help and Support > User guides. ◦ Maximizing battery life ◦ Using the multimedia features of the computer ◦ Protecting the computer ◦ Caring for the following : Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. -or- or region-specific support, go to help you...
...Started ● Computer features To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. -or- Finding information The computer comes with several resources to ● http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the...Start > Help and Support > User guides. ◦ Maximizing battery life ◦ Using the multimedia features of the computer ◦ Protecting the computer ◦ Caring for the following : Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. -or- or region-specific support, go to help you...
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Component (10) AC adapter light (11) Power connector Description ● White: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is charging. ● Blinking amber: The computer is connected to external power and there is a battery error or the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. ● Off: The computer is running on battery power. Connects an AC adapter. Right side 17
Component (10) AC adapter light (11) Power connector Description ● White: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is charging. ● Blinking amber: The computer is connected to external power and there is a battery error or the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. ● Off: The computer is running on battery power. Connects an AC adapter. Right side 17
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... or the next section of a DVD or a BD. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must be set up or down arrow key. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on all connected external displays. Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on the computer display onto an external display...
... or the next section of a DVD or a BD. To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must be set up or down arrow key. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on all connected external displays. Turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off or on the computer display onto an external display...
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... sections are included in this guide, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. Your computer has an internal rechargeable battery that your warranty. To monitor the status of your battery in good condition, see "Using Battery Power" in the HP Notebook Reference Guide. A broken battery seal voids your battery should be replaced only by an authorized service provider.
... sections are included in this guide, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. Your computer has an internal rechargeable battery that your warranty. To monitor the status of your battery in good condition, see "Using Battery Power" in the HP Notebook Reference Guide. A broken battery seal voids your battery should be replaced only by an authorized service provider.
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... 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 18 audio-out (headpone) jack 18 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 47 personal files 47 battery, replacing 32 bays, hard drive 20, 51 Beats Audio 3, 13 Beats Audio button 3 Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Beats Audio hot key 4 Bluetooth label...caps lock light, identifying 12 Certificate of Authenticity label 51 components bottom 20 display 19 front 15 left-side 18 right-side 16 top 11 connector, power 17 CoolSense 7 D DC plug of external HP power supply 53 dial, volume 16 Digital Media Slot, identifying 16 display image, switching 26 ...
... 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 18 audio-out (headpone) jack 18 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 47 personal files 47 battery, replacing 32 bays, hard drive 20, 51 Beats Audio 3, 13 Beats Audio button 3 Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Beats Audio hot key 4 Bluetooth label...caps lock light, identifying 12 Certificate of Authenticity label 51 components bottom 20 display 19 front 15 left-side 18 right-side 16 top 11 connector, power 17 CoolSense 7 D DC plug of external HP power supply 53 dial, volume 16 Digital Media Slot, identifying 16 display image, switching 26 ...
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...12 Video ...13 VGA ...13 DisplayPort ...13 HDMI ...14 Configuring audio for HDMI 15 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 15 Using CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only 15 4 Power management ...16 Shutting down the computer ...16 Setting power options ...17 ...HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check ...20 Displaying the remaining battery charge 20 Maximizing battery discharge time 20 Managing low battery levels 21 Identifying low battery levels 21 Resolving a low battery level 21 Resolving a low battery...
...12 Video ...13 VGA ...13 DisplayPort ...13 HDMI ...14 Configuring audio for HDMI 15 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 15 Using CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only 15 4 Power management ...16 Shutting down the computer ...16 Setting power options ...17 ...HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check ...20 Displaying the remaining battery charge 20 Maximizing battery discharge time 20 Managing low battery levels 21 Identifying low battery levels 21 Resolving a low battery level 21 Resolving a low battery...
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...To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 1 Introduction This guide contains general 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....hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about your computer and turning it on an optical disc...
...To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. 1 Introduction This guide contains general 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....hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about your computer and turning it on an optical disc...
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...state or in any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Your work is initiated, ... states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of...
...state or in any computer functions while the computer is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Your work is initiated, ... states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of...
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..., at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to change the power plan, click the power meter ...return to the screen. Using power plans A power plan is running on and your work returns to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select...
..., at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to change the power plan, click the power meter ...return to the screen. Using power plans A power plan is running on and your work returns to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select...
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... Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup To set the computer to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you to select a power plan to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep..., and then follow these steps: 1. To change your changes. Click Save changes. NOTE: If you do not need to step 5. 5. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The following power plans are currently ...
... Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup To set the computer to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you to select a power plan to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep..., and then follow these steps: 1. To change your changes. Click Save changes. NOTE: If you do not need to step 5. 5. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The following power plans are currently ...
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...meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the examination. NOTE: When you use while on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. Connect the... display brightness, refer to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the taskbar. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is disconnected from the computer. If...
...meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the examination. NOTE: When you use while on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. Connect the... display brightness, refer to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the taskbar. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is disconnected from the computer. If...
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...device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer ...on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the notification area shows a low or critical...
...device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer ...on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the notification area shows a low or critical...
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...-use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Your computer has an internal rechargeable battery that you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are onboard aircraft.... ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ●...
...-use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Your computer has an internal rechargeable battery that you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are onboard aircraft.... ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ●...
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..., check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to save battery life. When HP CoolSense is on, it automatically detects if your computer is not in a stationary position and makes further adjustments to performance and fan ...23 Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not in the notification area changes appearance. When your computer is automatically decreased to make sure the ...
..., check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to save battery life. When HP CoolSense is on, it automatically detects if your computer is not in a stationary position and makes further adjustments to performance and fan ...23 Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not in the notification area changes appearance. When your computer is automatically decreased to make sure the ...
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... not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media from a drive before handling drives. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the... battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. 6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components ...
... not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media from a drive before handling drives. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the... battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to which they apply. 6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components ...
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...tasks such as installing software, running on solid-state drives. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can run more than an hour to run on a monthly schedule, ...computer. Connect the computer to run more information. Click Defragment disk. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives You may be prompted for more efficiently. Refer to run during the night or at least once a ...
...tasks such as installing software, running on solid-state drives. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for unnecessary files that the system can run more than an hour to run on a monthly schedule, ...computer. Connect the computer to run more information. Click Defragment disk. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives You may be prompted for more efficiently. Refer to run during the night or at least once a ...
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... is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is unnecessary. 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 initiate Hibernation. For immediate updates after the end of one...
... is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is unnecessary. 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 initiate Hibernation. For immediate updates after the end of one...