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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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... specifications. To access the Getting Started guide on the Web at 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. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide...
... specifications. To access the Getting Started guide on the Web at 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. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide...
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...the slot until it is inserted incorrectly, it from the AC outlet. 5. If a SIM is firmly seated. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the... computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Replace the battery. 8. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM,...
...the slot until it is inserted incorrectly, it from the AC outlet. 5. If a SIM is firmly seated. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the... computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Press in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Replace the battery. 8. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM,...
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... before shutdown is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer...disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management The term power button is possible. 1. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer ...
... before shutdown is used throughout this guide to refer to both types of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer...disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management The term power button is possible. 1. Save your work and close all open programs. 2. If the computer ...
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...initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. Your work is set at the factory to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation...you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state or in any...
...initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. Your work is set at the factory to memory, letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation...you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state or in any...
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... the notification area, and then click More power options. - To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. The power lights turn on battery or external power. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. ● Select Start >... power plans 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Using the power meter The power meter is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen where you...
... the notification area, and then click More power options. - To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. The power lights turn on battery or external power. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. ● Select Start >... power plans 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Using the power meter The power meter is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen where you...
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...tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the HP Power Assistant software Help. 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...9679; Predefined power profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is automatically decreased to save battery life. Press fn+f6 (select models only) or fn+f8 (select models only). The computer runs...
...tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the HP Power Assistant software Help. 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...9679; Predefined power profiles ● Usage details and graphs showing power consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is automatically decreased to save battery life. Press fn+f6 (select models only) or fn+f8 (select models only). The computer runs...
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...be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to external power for Battery Check to the computer. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on battery power. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > ...far right of the examination. Managing low battery levels The information in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to work properly. 2. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see the Getting ...
...be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to external power for Battery Check to the computer. Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on battery power. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > ...far right of the examination. Managing low battery levels The information in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to work properly. 2. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see the Getting ...
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...● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. The computer takes the following devices... ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods...
...● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. The computer takes the following devices... ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. Storing a user-replaceable battery (select models only) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods...
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...weeks, remove the user-replaceable battery and store it to the HP website for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. If the capacity is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. If the battery is supplied through an approved AC... AC power 27 To reduce the risk of a user-replaceable battery (select models only) WARNING! NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. do not dispose of the following events occur: ● The battery begins to external AC power under any of in fire or ...
...weeks, remove the user-replaceable battery and store it to the HP website for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. If the capacity is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. If the battery is supplied through an approved AC... AC power 27 To reduce the risk of a user-replaceable battery (select models only) WARNING! NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. do not dispose of the following events occur: ● The battery begins to external AC power under any of in fire or ...
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... Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Shut down the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following instructions apply to save... battery life. Contact support for information on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. When you disconnect ...
... Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Shut down the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following instructions apply to save... battery life. Contact support for information on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. When you disconnect ...
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... by right-clicking on the desktop, and then select Configure Switchable Graphics. 2. If your system is equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. NOTE: Dual graphics can switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode. AMD Trinity series A6, A8, and A10 APUs support dual graphics. Switchable...
... by right-clicking on the desktop, and then select Configure Switchable Graphics. 2. If your system is equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. NOTE: Dual graphics can switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode. AMD Trinity series A6, A8, and A10 APUs support dual graphics. Switchable...
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... before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with care. 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to... liquids. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical ...
... before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with care. 6 Drives Handling drives CAUTION: Drives are fragile computer components that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to... liquids. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical ...
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... are parked, a yellow moon is unnecessary. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Click OK. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not... 2. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting data ...
... are parked, a yellow moon is unnecessary. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. Click OK. NOTE: If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not... 2. Managing power with the display closed while the computer is running on battery power. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by parking the drive and halting data ...
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... your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). b. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in this path when you want to install the update. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. During the download and installation, follow...
... your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). b. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in this path when you want to install the update. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. During the download and installation, follow...
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... Self Test Memory Test To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-test 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...
... Self Test Memory Test To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-test 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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... diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. If the battery fails the test, contact support to run, and then follow the on or restart the...the screen, press esc. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a...
... diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. If the battery fails the test, contact support to run, and then follow the on or restart the...the screen, press esc. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. When the Startup Menu is running, press esc. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a...
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... your computer, here are allowed to use is at the discretion 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 information. ... with a drive. do not damage drives. ● If you plan to use the computer during a flight, listen for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in -flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of the airline. ● If the computer will help reduce the...
... your computer, here are allowed to use is at the discretion 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 information. ... with a drive. do not damage drives. ● If you plan to use the computer during a flight, listen for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in -flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of the airline. ● If the computer will help reduce the...
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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...