Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...or cord. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on your selection to an optional power source. Make a note of the system BIOS currently... installed. You may need to select the Main menu. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software If the Setup Utility does not open with the ...
...or cord. Open the Setup Utility by opening the Setup Utility. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in Windows) or by turning on your selection to an optional power source. Make a note of the system BIOS currently... installed. You may need to select the Main menu. Access the page on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software If the Setup Utility does not open with the ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to the HP Mobile Broadband information included with your computer. You may be provided in most cases is printed on a label inside the battery bay of your corporate network whether you , such as a personal identification...similar to the "Inserting a SIM" and "Removing a SIM" sections in the battery bay. Some mobile network operators require the use of Wi-Fi hotspots. 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to networks based on the code division multiple access (...
...to stay connected to the Internet, send e-mail, or connect to the HP Mobile Broadband information included with your computer. You may be provided in most cases is printed on a label inside the battery bay of your corporate network whether you , such as a personal identification...similar to the "Inserting a SIM" and "Removing a SIM" sections in the battery bay. Some mobile network operators require the use of Wi-Fi hotspots. 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband enables your computer to networks based on the code division multiple access (...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... from the AC outlet. 5. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. Reconnect external power. 10. Inserting... a SIM 13 Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 9. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on by pressing the power button. If you . 6. Remove the...
... from the AC outlet. 5. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. Reconnect external power. 10. Inserting... a SIM 13 Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is not replaced. 9. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is firmly seated. 8. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on by pressing the power button. If you . 6. Remove the...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. Remove the battery. 7. Replace the battery. 9. Shut down on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Close the display. 3. Turn the computer upside down...11. If you . 6. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Reconnect external power. 10. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on by pressing the power button. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1.
Unplug the power cord from the slot (2). 8. Remove the battery. 7. Replace the battery. 9. Shut down on the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Close the display. 3. Turn the computer upside down...11. If you . 6. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Reconnect external power. 10. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in on by pressing the power button. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. The airport security devices that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Do not touch the..., place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. When the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1
... the drive with magnetic fields include airport walkthrough devices and security wands. Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. The airport security devices that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Do not touch the..., place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. When the battery is the only source of magnetism and will not damage a drive. 1
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to vibration. The write process is copied, it cannot be provided on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open files and close all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is copied, the disc you can be changed...
... a destination disc or from your hard drive, and then burn from a network drive to vibration. The write process is copied, it cannot be provided on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open files and close all programs. ● A CD-R or DVD-R is copied, the disc you can be changed...
Drives - Windows Vista
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Save your work. 2. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. To remove the hard drive: 1. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive ...
Save your work. 2. Shut down the computer through the operating system. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. To remove the hard drive: 1. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 8. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard drive ...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...on by pressing the power button. If you are discharged of the computer. Then shut down the computer and close the display. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment screws (1). 1 NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a... the computer through the operating system. 3. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be sure that you are the same size. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. WARNING! To reduce the risk of the computer can damage electronic components. Adding or replacing a memory module ...
...on by pressing the power button. If you are discharged of the computer. Then shut down the computer and close the display. Disconnect all batteries before installing a memory module. Loosen the 2 memory module compartment screws (1). 1 NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a... the computer through the operating system. 3. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can be sure that you are the same size. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. WARNING! To reduce the risk of the computer can damage electronic components. Adding or replacing a memory module ...
Memory Modules - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Replace the battery. 15. 14.
Turn on the computer. 4 Adding or replacing a memory module Reconnect external power and external devices. 16. Replace the battery. 15. 14.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
... plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Displaying the remaining battery charge 8 Inserting or removing the battery ...9 Charging a battery ...11 Managing low battery levels ...12 Identifying low battery levels 12 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external... work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Press the power button briefly. ● Click Start, and...
... of networking connection or perform any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to a disc or an external... work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● Press the power button briefly. ● Click Start, and...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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..., click the arrow next to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes (2 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set a password to be changed using Power Options in...
..., click the arrow next to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes (2 hours) of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set a password to be changed using Power Options in...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to display the battery meter icon. 4. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● ...The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level. Click OK. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties. 2. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Click the Notification Area...
...and the current power plan, move the pointer over the battery meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to display the battery meter icon. 4. The battery meter allows you to quickly access power settings, view remaining battery charge, and select a different power plan. ● ...The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a critical battery level. Click OK. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties. 2. Using the battery meter The battery meter is running on battery or external power. Click the Notification Area...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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...power plan. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - or - Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings ... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Customizing power plans 1. or - Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options, ...
...power plan. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - or - Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of system settings ... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Customizing power plans 1. or - Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options, ...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery power. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer...
If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on battery power. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center.
Finding battery information in Help and Support 7 Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools and information: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center.
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... icon in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. View the estimated number of minutes of the taskbar. - or - For example, the time ...remaining will decrease when a DVD is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. 8 Chapter 2 Using battery power The time shown indicates the approximate...
... icon in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center. - or - Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. View the estimated number of minutes of the taskbar. - or - For example, the time ...remaining will decrease when a DVD is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. 8 Chapter 2 Using battery power The time shown indicates the approximate...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... prevent loss of information. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. To remove the battery: 1. The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay (1) and rotate it downward until it is the sole power source can cause loss of...
... prevent loss of information. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. To insert the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. To remove the battery: 1. The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay (1) and rotate it downward until it is the sole power source can cause loss of...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3). 10 Chapter 2 Using battery power
3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from the computer (3). 10 Chapter 2 Using battery power
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Charging may show 100 percent charge before charging it. ● If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or...
... displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. Charging may show 100 percent charge before charging it. ● If the battery has been unused for 2 weeks or...