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...the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to download. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to ... the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area: a. Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the screen. 2. BIOS version information (also known ...
...the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to download. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your selection to ... the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other identifier. At the download area: a. Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that is displayed in an optional docking device, or connected to know the version of the screen. 2. BIOS version information (also known ...
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... ± RW discs and DVD ± RW double-layer discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Follow the on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to continue the disc creation process. Use recovery discs to restore the operating system and software programs to...
... ± RW discs and DVD ± RW double-layer discs are operating the computer on -screen instructions. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Follow the on battery power, you will be prompted to connect to continue the disc creation process. Use recovery discs to restore the operating system and software programs to...
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...where the BIOS update will need to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > ...as ROM date and System BIOS) can be downloaded. Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. At the download area: a. Make a note ...
...where the BIOS update will need to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power, docked in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. To use the Setup Utility for your computer: Select Start > ...as ROM date and System BIOS) can be downloaded. Do not shut down the computer or initiate standby or hibernation. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on the screen to download your hard drive. At the download area: a. Make a note ...
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...to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of the recovery discs. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Click Next. The PC Recovery Disc Creator tool opens. 2. NOTE The software examines the image and displays the number of system failure or instability. The software allows the ...DVD±RW are operating the computer on -screen instructions to create your recovery discs. 4. Insert the first disc and follow the on battery power, you have finished creating the recovery discs. NOTE Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of blank discs needed to ...
...to AC power during this process. ● Only one set of the recovery discs. 8 Chapter 2 Recovering system information ENWW Click Next. The PC Recovery Disc Creator tool opens. 2. NOTE The software examines the image and displays the number of system failure or instability. The software allows the ...DVD±RW are operating the computer on -screen instructions to create your recovery discs. 4. Insert the first disc and follow the on battery power, you have finished creating the recovery discs. NOTE Handle these discs carefully and keep them in case of blank discs needed to ...
Routine Care
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Table of contents 1 Hardware maintenance Battery pack ...2 Disposing of a used battery pack ...2 TouchPad and keyboard ...3 Display ...3 Drives ...4 Using Disk Defragmenter ...4 Using Disk Cleanup ...4 2 Regular tune-ups 3 Traveling and shipping Index ...9 ENWW iii
Table of contents 1 Hardware maintenance Battery pack ...2 Disposing of a used battery pack ...2 TouchPad and keyboard ...3 Display ...3 Drives ...4 Using Disk Defragmenter ...4 Using Disk Cleanup ...4 2 Regular tune-ups 3 Traveling and shipping Index ...9 ENWW iii
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...˚C (140˚F). If a computer will be unused and disconnected from HP. short the external contacts on a battery pack; Battery pack WARNING! To avoid potential safety issues, use only the battery pack provided with the computer, a replacement battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible battery pack purchased as an accessory from external power for one month or...
...˚C (140˚F). If a computer will be unused and disconnected from HP. short the external contacts on a battery pack; Battery pack WARNING! To avoid potential safety issues, use only the battery pack provided with the computer, a replacement battery pack provided by HP, or a compatible battery pack purchased as an accessory from external power for one month or...
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... more efficiently. do not drop or compress the drive. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Drives Drives are fragile components that the battery pack is sufficiently charged before writing to a medium. CAUTION To reduce the risk of power, ensure that must be handled carefully. Do not type on... the hard disk so that you use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. When the battery pack is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to run Disk Cleanup: 1.
... more efficiently. do not drop or compress the drive. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Drives Drives are fragile components that the battery pack is sufficiently charged before writing to a medium. CAUTION To reduce the risk of power, ensure that must be handled carefully. Do not type on... the hard disk so that you use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. When the battery pack is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to run Disk Cleanup: 1.
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For best results, follow the traveling and shipping tips described here. ● To prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery pack and store it separately. ● If you are shipping the computer or a drive, place it in some environments. Back up your information. CAUTION... other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or a cell phone device installed, such as PC Cards, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards, ExpressCards, and so on . In-flight computer use of your information. If you are ENWW 7
For best results, follow the traveling and shipping tips described here. ● To prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery pack and store it separately. ● If you are shipping the computer or a drive, place it in some environments. Back up your information. CAUTION... other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or a cell phone device installed, such as PC Cards, Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards, ExpressCards, and so on . In-flight computer use of your information. If you are ENWW 7
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Index B battery pack disposal 2 battery pack maintenance 2 D Disk Cleanup software 4 Disk Defragmenter software 4 display 3 drives 4 H hard drive 4 hardware maintenance 1 K keyboard 3 M maintenance battery pack 2 battery pack disposal 2 Disk Cleanup 4 Disk Defragmenter 4 display 3 drives 4 hardware 1 keyboard 3 TouchPad 3 S shipping the computer 7 software Disk Cleanup 4 Disk Defragmenter 4 regular tune-ups 5 T TouchPad 3 traveling with the computer 7 tune-ups, regular 5 ENWW Index 9
Index B battery pack disposal 2 battery pack maintenance 2 D Disk Cleanup software 4 Disk Defragmenter software 4 display 3 drives 4 H hard drive 4 hardware maintenance 1 K keyboard 3 M maintenance battery pack 2 battery pack disposal 2 Disk Cleanup 4 Disk Defragmenter 4 display 3 drives 4 hardware 1 keyboard 3 TouchPad 3 S shipping the computer 7 software Disk Cleanup 4 Disk Defragmenter 4 regular tune-ups 5 T TouchPad 3 traveling with the computer 7 tune-ups, regular 5 ENWW Index 9
Troubleshooting
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... AC outlet, plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. If the computer starts up, one of the computer is running on battery power or is turned on. To turn on the computer, press the power button. Make sure the power cord and AC adapter connections are not... AC outlet is providing adequate power by plugging another electrical device into the outlet. ● If the computer is running on battery power: ● Remove the primary battery pack and travel battery pack (if applicable) and plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter to start the computer and allow...
... AC outlet, plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter. If the computer starts up, one of the computer is running on battery power or is turned on. To turn on the computer, press the power button. Make sure the power cord and AC adapter connections are not... AC outlet is providing adequate power by plugging another electrical device into the outlet. ● If the computer is running on battery power: ● Remove the primary battery pack and travel battery pack (if applicable) and plug the computer into an AC outlet using the AC adapter to start the computer and allow...
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... the upper-left corner of the following may be the cause: ● The computer may be in use, or when the computer has reached a low-battery condition. The computer screen is normally located on the lower-left corner of the keyboard.) If the computer has a magnetic display switch, be sure that...
... the upper-left corner of the following may be the cause: ● The computer may be in use, or when the computer has reached a low-battery condition. The computer screen is normally located on the lower-left corner of the keyboard.) If the computer has a magnetic display switch, be sure that...
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..., but is unusually warm." later in this chapter. ● If you cannot restart the computer using an optional wireless mouse, make sure that the mouse battery has an adequate charge. 4 Chapter 1 Quick checklist ENWW The software is functioning abnormally.
..., but is unusually warm." later in this chapter. ● If you cannot restart the computer using an optional wireless mouse, make sure that the mouse battery has an adequate charge. 4 Chapter 1 Quick checklist ENWW The software is functioning abnormally.
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The computer is normal for the internal fan to keep all vents free from external power and remove the battery pack. Then be sure to cycle on and off during routine operation. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. NOTE The computer fan starts ...
The computer is normal for the internal fan to keep all vents free from external power and remove the battery pack. Then be sure to cycle on and off during routine operation. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. NOTE The computer fan starts ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... work 23 3 Power management Setting power options ...24 Using power-saving states 24 Initiating and exiting Sleep 24 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 25 Using the battery meter ...25 Using power plans ...26 Viewing the current power plan 26 Selecting a different power plan 26 Customizing power plans 26 Setting password protection on...
... work 23 3 Power management Setting power options ...24 Using power-saving states 24 Initiating and exiting Sleep 24 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 25 Using the battery meter ...25 Using power plans ...26 Viewing the current power plan 26 Selecting a different power plan 26 Customizing power plans 26 Setting password protection on...
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...System sound is close to full charge capacity. ENWW Components 5 On: Caps lock is turned off when all batteries in the computer are 2 power lights. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (5) IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light (6) Num lock light (7) Volume mute... light Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is always visible on the front of the computer. the ...
...System sound is close to full charge capacity. ENWW Components 5 On: Caps lock is turned off when all batteries in the computer are 2 power lights. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (5) IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light (6) Num lock light (7) Volume mute... light Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is always visible on the front of the computer. the ...
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...bay (5) Vents (2)† Description Holds the primary battery pack.* Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. Contains the memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. Enable airflow to block airflow. Use the computer only on the rear of the computer. 10 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not ...thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. *Battery packs vary by model. †The computer has 3 vents. It is located on a hard, flat surface.
...bay (5) Vents (2)† Description Holds the primary battery pack.* Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. Contains the memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. Enable airflow to block airflow. Use the computer only on the rear of the computer. 10 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not ...thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. NOTE The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. *Battery packs vary by model. †The computer has 3 vents. It is located on a hard, flat surface.
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to external power. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. *Battery packs and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 12 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to external power. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. *Battery packs and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 12 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW
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... been approved for use . Have this information available when you may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. The service tag label is included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides the...
... been approved for use . Have this information available when you may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. The service tag label is included with the computer. ● Service tag-Provides the...
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...Options in Hibernation. With the computer on, you initiate Hibernation, your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of the following ways: ● Press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and...minutes of inactivity when running on external power. NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking communications or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Press the power button. ● If the display is set at the factory:...
...Options in Hibernation. With the computer on, you initiate Hibernation, your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of the following ways: ● Press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Click Start, and...minutes of inactivity when running on external power. NOTE You cannot initiate any type of networking communications or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Press the power button. ● If the display is set at the factory:...
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...Lock button. 2. Power settings and timeouts can be required on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. or - ▲ Press fn+f5. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is set at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE If you have set a password to be required on.... 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Press the power button. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in Windows Control Panel. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on wakeup, you stopped working . NOTE If ...
...Lock button. 2. Power settings and timeouts can be required on the keyboard. ● Activate the TouchPad. or - ▲ Press fn+f5. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is set at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE If you have set a password to be required on.... 2. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Press the power button. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in Windows Control Panel. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on wakeup, you stopped working . NOTE If ...