Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. NOTE: On ...models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter...
...◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. NOTE: On ...models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on your computer and access the BIOS update you ... keys to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. At the download area, follow these steps: a. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect...
...To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Access the page on your computer and access the BIOS update you ... keys to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. At the download area, follow these steps: a. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect...
Drives - Windows 7
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...tray (2). 4. NOTE: If the tray is plugged into place. 6. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into an external power source while playing a BD. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive If you want to release the disc tray. 3. Hold the disc by the edges to ...position it over the tray spindle. Press the release button (1) on the computer. 2. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the spindle. 5. Turn...
...tray (2). 4. NOTE: If the tray is plugged into place. 6. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into an external power source while playing a BD. 6 Chapter 2 Using an optical drive If you want to release the disc tray. 3. Hold the disc by the edges to ...position it over the tray spindle. Press the release button (1) on the computer. 2. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the spindle. 5. Turn...
Drives - Windows 7
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... to a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD...±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug...
... to a USB port on the computer. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD...±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... USB devices. Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB ports (2) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) AC adapter light (6) Power connector Description Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to external power. Right-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Blinking: The...
... USB devices. Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB ports (2) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) AC adapter light (6) Power connector Description Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to external power. Right-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Blinking: The...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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Additional hardware components 13 Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Additional hardware components 13 Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...adapter, identifying 13 antennas 12 applications key, Windows 6 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 7 B battery bay 14 battery bay, identifying 10 battery light, identifying 3 battery release latch, identifying 10 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power...components additional hardware 13 bottom 10 display 11 front 7 left-side 9 rear 7 right-side 8 top 2 connector, power 8 cord, power 13 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 9 drive light, identifying 4 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port, ...
...adapter, identifying 13 antennas 12 applications key, Windows 6 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 7 B battery bay 14 battery bay, identifying 10 battery light, identifying 3 battery release latch, identifying 10 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 hard drive 10 Bluetooth label 15 buttons power...components additional hardware 13 bottom 10 display 11 front 7 left-side 9 rear 7 right-side 8 top 2 connector, power 8 cord, power 13 D Digital Media Slot, identifying 9 drive light, identifying 4 E esc key, identifying 6 external monitor port, ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...exiting Hibernation 2 Using the battery meter ...3 Using power plans ...4 Viewing the current power plan 4 Selecting a different power plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 4 2 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...6 Testing an AC adapter ...7 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 ... battery levels 13 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 13 Resolving a low battery level when no...
...exiting Hibernation 2 Using the battery meter ...3 Using power plans ...4 Viewing the current power plan 4 Selecting a different power plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 4 2 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...6 Testing an AC adapter ...7 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 ... battery levels 13 Resolving a low battery level 13 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 13 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 13 Resolving a low battery level when no...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following devices: WARNING! 2 Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the...
... safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following devices: WARNING! 2 Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into the power connector (1) on the computer. 2. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer). The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. Plug the AC adapter into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Plug the other end of...
... provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into the power connector (1) on the computer. 2. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer). The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. Plug the AC adapter into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Plug the other end of...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... AC outlet. 3. Testing an AC adapter 7 Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it is connected to release the battery. Turn the computer upside down on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. b. Slide the battery release latch (1) to AC power: ● The computer will not ...turn on. ● The display does not turn on. ● The power light is not functioning and should be replaced. Turn on ...
... AC outlet. 3. Testing an AC adapter 7 Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it is connected to release the battery. Turn the computer upside down on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. b. Slide the battery release latch (1) to AC power: ● The computer will not ...turn on. ● The display does not turn on. ● The power light is not functioning and should be replaced. Turn on ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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.... Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is off and unplugged from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is decreased to the computer, and other factors. 8 Chapter 3 Using battery...
.... Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is off and unplugged from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is decreased to the computer, and other factors. 8 Chapter 3 Using battery...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the battery installed in the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to function properly. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check. Finding battery information in the notification area, at the ...● 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. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external...
Finding battery information in Help and Support The Battery information section of the battery installed in the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to function properly. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check. Finding battery information in the notification area, at the ...● 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. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...capacity naturally degrades. Tips for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product. Charging a battery WARNING! Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged, in... Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it . The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The...
...capacity naturally degrades. Tips for 2 weeks or more , calibrate the battery instead of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product. Charging a battery WARNING! Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged, in... Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it . The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... and shut down and loses any unsaved information. Managing low battery levels 13 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the ... the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. or - The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches a...
... and shut down and loses any unsaved information. Managing low battery levels 13 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the ... the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. or - The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches a...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is fully charged. Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under...
... computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is fully charged. Change the On battery setting to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Step 1: Fully charge the battery WARNING! Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Index A AC adapter testing 7 AC adapter, connecting 6 B battery calibrating 15 charging 12, 15 conserving power 18 discharging 12 disposing 18 inserting 10 low battery levels 13 recharging 16 removing 10 replacing 18 storing 18 Battery Check 9 battery light 12, 13 battery power 8 battery release latch 10 battery temperature 18 C calibrating battery 15 charging batteries 12...
Index A AC adapter testing 7 AC adapter, connecting 6 B battery calibrating 15 charging 12, 15 conserving power 18 discharging 12 disposing 18 inserting 10 low battery levels 13 recharging 16 removing 10 replacing 18 storing 18 Battery Check 9 battery light 12, 13 battery power 8 battery release latch 10 battery temperature 18 C calibrating battery 15 charging batteries 12...