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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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... of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about HP notebook computers. To access this guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper ...box with the 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. Finding more information about your new computer The...
... of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about HP notebook computers. To access this guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper ...box with the 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. Finding more information about your new computer The...
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...the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. Turn on the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Replace the battery. Close the display. 3. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Shut down the computer through... a SIM is firmly seated. To reduce the risk of damage to the SIM slot on the computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Shut down the computer through the operating...
...the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. Turn on the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Replace the battery. Close the display. 3. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. Shut down the computer through... a SIM is firmly seated. To reduce the risk of damage to the SIM slot on the computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Shut down the computer through the operating...
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Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is possible. 1. ... is unresponsive and you are unable 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 connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus ...
Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Select Start > Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is possible. 1. ... is unresponsive and you are unable 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 connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus ...
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...have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The... Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to the ...
...have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Initiating and exiting Sleep The... Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to the ...
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...to be required on and your work returns to the screen. Customizing power plans 1. Using the power meter The power meter is running on battery or external power. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the far right of the following... must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen where you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Viewing the current power plan Use ...
...to be required on and your work returns to the screen. Customizing power plans 1. Using the power meter The power meter is running on battery or external power. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the far right of the following... must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen where you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Viewing the current power plan Use ...
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... disconnect AC power, the display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To reduce 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 or an AC power loss occurs. Using battery power WARNING! Select computer models can switch between graphic modes...
... disconnect AC power, the display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To reduce 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 or an AC power loss occurs. Using battery power WARNING! Select computer models can switch between graphic modes...
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...computer. Tips 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. NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, see if they are functioning properly, and then ... meter icon in Power Options. NOTE: The computer must be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power...
...computer. Tips 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. NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, see if they are functioning properly, and then ... meter icon in Power Options. NOTE: The computer must be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power...
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... brightness. ● Before 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. The computer takes the following actions for extended...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. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.
... brightness. ● Before 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. The computer takes the following actions for extended...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. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.
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... to charge. ● If the computer is turned on connecting to the HP website for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it separately. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Using external AC power WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided...
... to charge. ● If the computer is turned on connecting to the HP website for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it separately. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Using external AC power WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided...
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... AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Contact support for information on , the... AC adapter is automatically decreased to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are ...
... AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Contact support for information on , the... AC adapter is automatically decreased to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are ...
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... graphics allow you can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. You can enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics to either switchable graphics or dual graphics. ● Switchable graphics-Supported by right-clicking on the desktop...
... graphics allow you can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. You can enable AMD Radeon Dual Graphics to either switchable graphics or dual graphics. ● Switchable graphics-Supported by right-clicking on the desktop...
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The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be handled with the procedures to which they apply. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove ... a removable drive or on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; Additional cautions are included with care. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. See the following cautions before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid...
The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be handled with the procedures to which they apply. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove ... a removable drive or on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; Additional cautions are included with care. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. See the following cautions before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid...
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... installed in optional docking devices or connected to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is running on the ...hard drive icon. ● If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is unnecessary. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are protected by User Account Control, click Yes....
... installed in optional docking devices or connected to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is running on the ...hard drive icon. ● If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is unnecessary. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are protected by User Account Control, click Yes....
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... by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive that is complete. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on battery power, docked in this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen reports...
... by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive that is complete. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on battery power, docked in this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen reports...
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... on the hard drive. 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...
... on the hard drive. 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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... the diagnostic test 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 memory modules. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement... battery. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 If it is running, press esc. Turn on -...
... the diagnostic test 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 memory modules. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement... battery. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 If it is running, press esc. Turn on -...
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... mind to keep your bags. In-flight computer use X-rays instead of your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with the rest of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable... battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with a drive. This will be unused and disconnected from external power for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. CAUTION: Avoid ...
... mind to keep your bags. In-flight computer use X-rays instead of your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with the rest of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable... battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with a drive. This will be unused and disconnected from external power for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. CAUTION: Avoid ...
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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...