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... when no power source is available 50 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 50 Storing a user-replaceable battery 50 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 50 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 50 Running on external AC power ...50 Troubleshooting power problems 51 HP CoolSense (select models only 51 Refreshing your software content with...
... when no power source is available 50 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 50 Storing a user-replaceable battery 50 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 50 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 50 Running on external AC power ...50 Troubleshooting power problems 51 HP CoolSense (select models only 51 Refreshing your software content with...
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... information 2. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide: ▲ From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this computer To access this table. support, go to http://www...
... information 2. Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices To access this guide: ▲ From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this computer To access this table. support, go to http://www...
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... injury, adjust the volume before putting on the network. ● On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Off: The computer is using battery power. For additional safety information, refer to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. NOTE: When a device ...connected to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. WARNING! To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (...
... injury, adjust the volume before putting on the network. ● On: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Off: The computer is using battery power. For additional safety information, refer to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. NOTE: When a device ...connected to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. WARNING! To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (...
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Releases the battery. Provides superior bass sound. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to cool internal components and prevent overheating. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only ..., remove the module to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot and the memory module slots. Holds the battery. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Service door Battery bay Vents (4) Battery release latch HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Description Provides access to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. From the...
Releases the battery. Provides superior bass sound. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to cool internal components and prevent overheating. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only ..., remove the module to the hard drive bay, the wireless LAN (WLAN) module slot and the memory module slots. Holds the battery. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Service door Battery bay Vents (4) Battery release latch HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Description Provides access to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. From the...
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... label will probably be located in one of the computer, located in which the devices have been approved for the countries or regions in the battery bay, or under the service door. ● Service label-Provides important information to the bottom of the examples shown below. Labels The labels affixed to...
... label will probably be located in one of the computer, located in which the devices have been approved for the countries or regions in the battery bay, or under the service door. ● Service label-Provides important information to the bottom of the examples shown below. Labels The labels affixed to...
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... incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f10 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of a DVD or a BD. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. f9 Plays the previous track of an audio...is enabled at the bottom of the f1 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for instructions on . See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 69 for that key. Using the keyboard and mouse 43 f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long ...
... incrementally as long as you hold down the key. f10 Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of a DVD or a BD. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. f9 Plays the previous track of an audio...is enabled at the bottom of the f1 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for instructions on . See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) on page 69 for that key. Using the keyboard and mouse 43 f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long ...
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...Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. 6 Managing power Your computer can operate on page 47. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has ...saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is saved to memory, allowing you to monitor and conserve the battery charge. In the Hibernation state, your computer uses and conserves power so that computer performance is important to resume your work is ...
...Hibernation. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. 6 Managing power Your computer can operate on page 47. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has ...saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is saved to memory, allowing you to monitor and conserve the battery charge. In the Hibernation state, your computer uses and conserves power so that computer performance is important to resume your work is ...
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...the power meter icon. ● To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the screen brightness decreases to the computer, and other ... cause loss of information. To prevent loss of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is disconnected from HP. The battery in the computer and the computer is located on ...
...the power meter icon. ● To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the screen brightness decreases to the computer, and other ... cause loss of information. To prevent loss of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is disconnected from HP. The battery in the computer and the computer is located on ...
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... Hibernation is disabled and the computer is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. To access battery information, from HP. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information about the power meter, see Using the power meter...
... Hibernation is disabled and the computer is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. To access battery information, from HP. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information about the power meter, see Using the power meter...
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...adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1.... be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. See...
...adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1.... be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. See...
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... surface temperature of comfort. When you connect the computer to external AC power: ● The battery begins to charge. ● The screen brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance. When HP CoolSense is off . ● When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives ●...
... surface temperature of comfort. When you connect the computer to external AC power: ● The battery begins to charge. ● The screen brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on the Windows desktop changes appearance. When HP CoolSense is off . ● When running Disk Defragmenter on computers with internal hard drives ●...
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...the Start button in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer to your software content with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 52 Chapter 6 Managing power If a network connection is lost when the computer shuts down command: NOTE: If the computer is in...Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Shut down . ▲ From the Start screen, type coolsense, and then select HP CoolSense. Shutting down command closes all open apps such as emails. Smart Connect also syncs content that does not connect to replace the...
...the Start button in the Sleep state, Intel® Smart Connect Technology periodically causes the computer to your software content with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 52 Chapter 6 Managing power If a network connection is lost when the computer shuts down command: NOTE: If the computer is in...Click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Shut down . ▲ From the Start screen, type coolsense, and then select HP CoolSense. Shutting down command closes all open apps such as emails. Smart Connect also syncs content that does not connect to replace the...
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...-DX10/11 applications, the system operates in full-screen mode. When AMD Dual Graphics is installed on the lower-performance GPU. NOTE: Due to conserve battery power. Using Hybrid Graphics (select models only) The Hybrid Graphics feature allows an application to run on the higher-performance graphics processing unit (GPU) for...
...-DX10/11 applications, the system operates in full-screen mode. When AMD Dual Graphics is installed on the lower-performance GPU. NOTE: Due to conserve battery power. Using Hybrid Graphics (select models only) The Hybrid Graphics feature allows an application to run on the higher-performance graphics processing unit (GPU) for...
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..., turn the computer on page 54 for specific precautions when handling drives. Save your work and shut down the computer. Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. Improving performance 55 Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. Lift the hard drive cover (2), and...
..., turn the computer on page 54 for specific precautions when handling drives. Save your work and shut down the computer. Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. Improving performance 55 Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. Lift the hard drive cover (2), and...
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... reverse this procedure. Remove the hard drive sleeve (3) from the hard drive. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the taskbar, or... only) is running on the computer changes color to normal operation. 3. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power. A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to show that the drive in a primary hard...
... reverse this procedure. Remove the hard drive sleeve (3) from the hard drive. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the taskbar, or... only) is running on the computer changes color to normal operation. 3. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power. A short time after the end of one of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to show that the drive in a primary hard...
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... the slot closest to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on each side of the computer under the service door. If you work...
... the slot closest to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Remove the battery from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on each side of the computer under the service door. If you work...
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...then reconnect external power and external devices. 12. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most out of HP programs and drivers. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your programs and drivers on the computer. Updating programs ...and drivers 61 Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of your computer. Replace the battery. 11. 9. Turn on a regular basis to your equipment. Updates can resolve issues and bring ...
...then reconnect external power and external devices. 12. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most out of HP programs and drivers. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your programs and drivers on the computer. Updating programs ...and drivers 61 Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of your computer. Replace the battery. 11. 9. Turn on a regular basis to your equipment. Updates can resolve issues and bring ...
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.... BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive. 70 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) NOTE: If you are ready to the location on -screen instructions. 4. Using the hard drive path you can delete ... instructions to download your selection to an optional power source. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for...
.... BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive. 70 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) NOTE: If you are ready to the location on -screen instructions. 4. Using the hard drive path you can delete ... instructions to download your selection to an optional power source. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for...
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... light 7 HDMI configuring audio 25 HDMI port connecting 24 identifying 7, 22 headphones and microphones, connecting 23 Hibernation exiting 47 initiated during critical battery level 49 initiating 47 high-definition devices, connecting 24, 25 hot keys description 45 using 45 HP 3D DriveGuard 57 HP and third-party software updates, installing 67 78 Index
... light 7 HDMI configuring audio 25 HDMI port connecting 24 identifying 7, 22 headphones and microphones, connecting 23 Hibernation exiting 47 initiated during critical battery level 49 initiating 47 high-definition devices, connecting 24, 25 hot keys description 45 using 45 HP 3D DriveGuard 57 HP and third-party software updates, installing 67 78 Index
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... adapter 6 caps lock 11 fingerprint reader 11 hard drive 7 mute 11 power 8, 11 RJ-45 (network) status 6 wireless 11 low battery level 49 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 58 Disk Defragmenter 58 memory card reader, identifying 7 memory card, identifying 7 memory module identifying 14 inserting ... charging 7 power button, identifying 12 power connector, identifying 6 power lights, identifying 8, 11 power, battery 48 product name and number, computer 15 public WLAN connection 19 R recovery discs 72, 75 HP Recovery Manager 74 media 75 options 73 starting 74 supported discs 72 system 74 USB flash drive 75...
... adapter 6 caps lock 11 fingerprint reader 11 hard drive 7 mute 11 power 8, 11 RJ-45 (network) status 6 wireless 11 low battery level 49 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 58 Disk Defragmenter 58 memory card reader, identifying 7 memory card, identifying 7 memory module identifying 14 inserting ... charging 7 power button, identifying 12 power connector, identifying 6 power lights, identifying 8, 11 power, battery 48 product name and number, computer 15 public WLAN connection 19 R recovery discs 72, 75 HP Recovery Manager 74 media 75 options 73 starting 74 supported discs 72 system 74 USB flash drive 75...