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... password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the remaining battery charge 25 Maximizing battery discharge time 25 Managing low battery levels 25 Identifying low battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level 26 Resolving a low battery level when external power is...
... password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the remaining battery charge 25 Maximizing battery discharge time 25 Managing low battery levels 25 Identifying low battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level 26 Resolving a low battery level when external power is...
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...also available on your computer. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. This guide is included in the box with... your computer, either in this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains ...
...also available on your computer. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. This guide is included in the box with... your computer, either in this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains ...
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... on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Shut down the computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. Then... force when inserting a SIM. 7. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Replace the battery. 8. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Then shut down the computer through the ...
... on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. Shut down the computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. Then... force when inserting a SIM. 7. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Replace the battery. 8. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Then shut down the computer through the ...
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...throughout this guide to refer to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer ...lost when the computer shuts down . Select Start > Shut down . If the computer is possible. 1. Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or ...
...throughout this guide to refer to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer ...lost when the computer shuts down . Select Start > Shut down . If the computer is possible. 1. Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Save your work and close all open programs. 2. 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or ...
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... and timeouts can be changed in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on... 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 wakeup, you have set a password to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. If the computer is initiated, ...
... and timeouts can be changed in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on... 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 wakeup, you have set a password to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. If the computer is initiated, ...
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...click the arrow next to the screen where you stopped working. 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 ...click More power options. - The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Different power meter...
...click the arrow next to the screen where you stopped working. 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 ...click More power options. - The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. The power lights turn on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Different power meter...
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... For information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) on battery power whenever it is disconnected from HP. For more information, see the Getting Started guide. The computer runs on page 29. To reduce potential...; Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is automatically decreased to save battery life. Using battery power WARNING! If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on power management settings, running : ▲ Select ...
... For information on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) on battery power whenever it is disconnected from HP. For more information, see the Getting Started guide. The computer runs on page 29. To reduce potential...; Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is automatically decreased to save battery life. Using battery power WARNING! If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on power management settings, running : ▲ Select ...
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... Power Options do not affect lights. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to external power for the computer reaches ...a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Using battery power 25 Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged, if the ...
... Power Options do not affect lights. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to external power for the computer reaches ...a low or critical battery level, the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Using battery power 25 Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged, if the ...
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... modem applications when you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power...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 22. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power ...
... modem applications when you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power...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 22. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the power ...
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... a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more information about ordering a replacement battery. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. do not dispose of a stored battery, place it separately. External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. If a computer will be...
... a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more information about ordering a replacement battery. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. do not dispose of a stored battery, place it separately. External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. If a computer will be...
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...support for information on , the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Connect the AC adapter to save battery life. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the ...replaced. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following instructions apply to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following symptoms when it is automatically decreased to the computer, and then plug it ...
...support for information on , the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Connect the AC adapter to save battery life. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the ...replaced. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following instructions apply to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following symptoms when it is automatically decreased to the computer, and then plug it ...
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..., and then select Switchable Graphics. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. NOTE: Dual graphics can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and...
..., and then select Switchable Graphics. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. NOTE: Dual graphics can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, and...
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... state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . ● Before removing or... check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives.
... state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . ● Before removing or... check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives.
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...hard drive bay are currently protected or whether a drive is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the computer changes color to enable it down . ●... are protected by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. NOTE: If prompted by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on battery power. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is parked, use the...
...hard drive bay are currently protected or whether a drive is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the computer changes color to enable it down . ●... are protected by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. NOTE: If prompted by HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on battery power. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is parked, use the...
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... while the computer is running on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on battery power, docked in this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Follow the on -screen instructions. Make a note of...
... while the computer is running on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on battery power, docked in this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Follow the on -screen instructions. Make a note of...
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... size, and system BIOS. System Tune-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then...
... size, and system BIOS. System Tune-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then...
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.... NOTE: If you want to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. Click the diagnostic test... computer. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. You can view system information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the memory modules. If the battery fails the test, contact support to report the issue and purchase a replacement...
.... NOTE: If you want to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. Click the diagnostic test... computer. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. You can view system information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the memory modules. If the battery fails the test, contact support to report the issue and purchase a replacement...
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...◦ Shut down the computer. ● Take along a backup of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of your bags...digital cards from the computer. Security devices with a drive. This will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with the rest of information, remove the media from a drive before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive. ◦...
...◦ Shut down the computer. ● Take along a backup of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of your bags...digital cards from the computer. Security devices with a drive. This will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with the rest of information, remove the media from a drive before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive. ◦...
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...DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading...existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 43 Disk...
...DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading...existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 43 Disk...
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...GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 ...hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs...
...GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 ...hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs...