HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Sleep 17 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 17 Using the power meter ...18 Using power plans ...18 Viewing the current power plan 18 Selecting a different power plan 18 Customizing power plans 19 Setting password protection on wakeup 19 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check...
... Sleep 17 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 17 Using the power meter ...18 Using power plans ...18 Viewing the current power plan 18 Selecting a different power plan 18 Customizing power plans 19 Setting password protection on wakeup 19 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check...
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... support. To access this guide may not be available 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 HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so...
... support. To access this guide may not be available 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 HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so...
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.... ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to a hibernation file on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you must enter your Windows password before your work is set a ... a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Setting power options 17 With the computer on wakeup, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state or in...
.... ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to a hibernation file on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to memory, letting you must enter your Windows password before your work is set a ... a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Setting power options 17 With the computer on wakeup, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state or in...
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...Hibernate. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. The power meter allows you 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 ..., and then select an item from the list. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of the taskbar. The power lights turn on battery or external power. Selecting a different power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area,...
...Hibernate. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. The power meter allows you 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 ..., and then select an item from the list. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of the taskbar. The power lights turn on battery or external power. Selecting a different power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area,...
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.... 2. 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) 19 If you do not need to optimize... To set the computer to create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. NOTE: If you to select a power plan to create a user account password or change your current user account password,...
.... 2. 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) 19 If you do not need to optimize... To set the computer to create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. NOTE: If you to select a power plan to create a user account password or change your current user account password,...
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...Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to maximize battery life ● Information on battery power. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you disconnect AC power, the display brightness...not plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on increasing or decreasing display brightness, refer to save battery life. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far...
...Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to maximize battery life ● Information on battery power. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you disconnect AC power, the display brightness...not plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on increasing or decreasing display brightness, refer to save battery life. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far...
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... the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 18. or - ● The power meter icon in this section describes the alerts and ...; Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. Using...
... the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 18. or - ● The power meter icon in this section describes the alerts and ...; Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. Using...
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... an authorized service provider. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-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 leave your work, ...initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Do not charge the computer battery while you are not using them....
... an authorized service provider. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-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 leave your work, ...initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Do not charge the computer battery while you are not using them....
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Using HP CoolSense (select models only) When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. When you are using your computer on . ● The power lights are off...connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When HP CoolSense is off, performance and fan settings are secure and the power lights remain ...
Using HP CoolSense (select models only) When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. When you are using your computer on . ● The power lights are off...connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When HP CoolSense is off, performance and fan settings are secure and the power lights remain ...
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... the unpainted metal surface of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are...to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is writing to which they apply. do not damage drives. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that must be mailed, place the drive in...
... the unpainted metal surface of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to the following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are...to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is writing to which they apply. do not damage drives. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that must be mailed, place the drive in...
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... drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. 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 your computer... at another time when you do not need access to complete. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Depending on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives You may take more information. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run ...
... drive at any time. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. 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 your computer... at another time when you do not need access to complete. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Depending on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives You may take more information. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run ...
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... 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 of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to enable the notification area icon. NOTE: If...
... 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 of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to enable the notification area icon. NOTE: If...
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.... If no instructions are displayed on your computer to install the update. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on -screen instructions to identify your selection to reliable external power using the...
.... If no instructions are displayed on your computer to install the update. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on -screen instructions to identify your selection to reliable external power using the...
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...that the start System Diagnostics: 1. Click the diagnostic test you to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive. Turn on your...displayed, press f2. 2. NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. If it is functioning properly. To start -up test does not detect. ●...
...that the start System Diagnostics: 1. Click the diagnostic test you to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive. Turn on your...displayed, press f2. 2. NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. If it is functioning properly. To start -up test does not detect. ●...
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... antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 ...wired network 7 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 22 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 17, 21 critical security updates, installing 45 CyberLink PowerDVD 15 D digital card inserting 24 removing 25 supported formats 24 Disk Cleanup ...
... antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 ...wired network 7 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 22 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 17, 21 critical security updates, installing 45 CyberLink PowerDVD 15 D digital card inserting 24 removing 25 supported formats 24 Disk Cleanup ...
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...Protection 34 HDMI configuring audio 15 HDMI port, connecting 14 Hibernation exiting 17 initiated during critical battery level 21 initiating 17 high-definition devices, connecting 14, 15 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 23 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 34 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 9 hubs 28 I icons network 2 wireless...Windows 42 ports DisplayPort 13 expansion 31 external monitor 13 HDMI 14 Intel Wireless Display 15 VGA 13 power battery 20 conserving 22 options 17 power button 16 power meter 18 power plans customizing 19 selecting 18 viewing current 18 power switch 16 ...
...Protection 34 HDMI configuring audio 15 HDMI port, connecting 14 Hibernation exiting 17 initiated during critical battery level 21 initiating 17 high-definition devices, connecting 14, 15 HP Connection Manager 3 HP CoolSense 23 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 34 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 9 hubs 28 I icons network 2 wireless...Windows 42 ports DisplayPort 13 expansion 31 external monitor 13 HDMI 14 Intel Wireless Display 15 VGA 13 power battery 20 conserving 22 options 17 power button 16 power meter 18 power plans customizing 19 selecting 18 viewing current 18 power switch 16 ...
Getting Started (2D Models Only)
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... or on 29 Navigating ...30 Selecting ...30 Using Imagepad gestures 30 Scrolling 31 Pinching/Zooming 31 Rotating 32 Flicking 32 5 Maintenance ...33 Using a factory-sealed battery ...33 Replacing or upgrading the hard drives 34 Removing and installing the primary hard drive 34 Removing the primary hard drive 34 Installing the primary...
... or on 29 Navigating ...30 Selecting ...30 Using Imagepad gestures 30 Scrolling 31 Pinching/Zooming 31 Rotating 32 Flicking 32 5 Maintenance ...33 Using a factory-sealed battery ...33 Replacing or upgrading the hard drives 34 Removing and installing the primary hard drive 34 Removing the primary hard drive 34 Installing the primary...
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... external power. Set up and register the computer, it is already loaded on -screen instructions. Discover the software that is important to begin charging the battery, and then follow the on the computer by selecting Start > All Programs. 1 Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. 1 Welcome The following steps...
... external power. Set up and register the computer, it is already loaded on -screen instructions. Discover the software that is important to begin charging the battery, and then follow the on the computer by selecting Start > All Programs. 1 Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. 1 Welcome The following steps...
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... about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you . Right-click the icon in your home audio system. To purchase compatible wireless audio devices, go to a compatible set up a wireless sound system in your home that the wireless device is turned on (the wireless light on HP Wireless Audio... Your wireless audio devices must also be sure that streams audio from your computer to http://www.hp.com or a retailer near you are not using it. HP Wireless Audio Manager With HP Wireless Audio Manager, you can add, remove, name, and group wireless-enabled devices in the ...
... about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you . Right-click the icon in your home audio system. To purchase compatible wireless audio devices, go to a compatible set up a wireless sound system in your home that the wireless device is turned on (the wireless light on HP Wireless Audio... Your wireless audio devices must also be sure that streams audio from your computer to http://www.hp.com or a retailer near you are not using it. HP Wireless Audio Manager With HP Wireless Audio Manager, you can add, remove, name, and group wireless-enabled devices in the ...
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...wireless feature must be with switchable graphics and has two modes for a few seconds. When you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can then choose to either continue to switch, the screen goes blank for processing graphics. You can switch from...Intel Wireless Display allows you switch from using the highperformance mode to switch. Switching between AC and battery power, you are notified that the computer is preparing to switch. HP CoolSense HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not in the notification area, and the screen image reappears...
...wireless feature must be with switchable graphics and has two modes for a few seconds. When you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can then choose to either continue to switch, the screen goes blank for processing graphics. You can switch from...Intel Wireless Display allows you switch from using the highperformance mode to switch. Switching between AC and battery power, you are notified that the computer is preparing to switch. HP CoolSense HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not in the notification area, and the screen image reappears...