Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard ...test on . Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in ...
...Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard ...test on . Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. Run a comprehensive self-test on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this menu option is in ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to an optional power source. To use the arrow keys to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is connected to the hard drive... download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. You may need to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes,...
... your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to an optional power source. To use the arrow keys to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is connected to the hard drive... download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than those currently installed on your selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. You may need to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes,...
Drives - Windows 7
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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 Close the disc tray. It prompts you to select how you have not yet configured AutoPlay, ... a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Pull out the tray (2). 4. NOTE: If the tray is plugged into place. 6. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to use the media content. If you want to position it over the tray spindle. Press the...
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 Close the disc tray. It prompts you to select how you have not yet configured AutoPlay, ... a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Pull out the tray (2). 4. NOTE: If the tray is plugged into place. 6. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to use the media content. If you want to position it over the tray spindle. Press the...
Drives - Windows 7
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...it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 11 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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be ...
...it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 11 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 equipment when connecting a powered drive, be ...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... (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. Connects an AC adapter. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connect optional USB devices. Connects a modem cable. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is being accessed. Right...
... (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. Connects an AC adapter. 8 Chapter 2 Components Connect optional USB devices. Connects a modem cable. ● On: The computer is connected to external power. ● Off: The computer is being accessed. Right...
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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... area changes appearance. To reduce potential 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! Do not charge the computer...
... area changes appearance. To reduce potential 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! Do not charge the computer...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...3pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer). Plug ...the other end of electric shock or damage to external AC power: 1. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the power cord, plug the cord into an AC outlet that is an important safety feature. If provided with...
...3pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer). Plug ...the other end of electric shock or damage to external AC power: 1. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the power cord, plug the cord into an AC outlet that is an important safety feature. If provided with...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...battery from the computer. Turn the computer upside down on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. c. Testing an AC adapter 7 Slide the battery release latch (1) to the computer, and then plug it is connected to AC power: ● The computer will not turn on. ● The display does ...not turn on , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Turn on the computer. ● If the power light turns on . ● The power light is off , the AC adapter is functioning properly. ● If the power light remains off . Contact technical support for ...
...battery from the computer. Turn the computer upside down on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. c. Testing an AC adapter 7 Slide the battery release latch (1) to the computer, and then plug it is connected to AC power: ● The computer will not turn on. ● The display does ...not turn on , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Turn on the computer. ● If the power light turns on . ● The power light is off , the AC adapter is functioning properly. ● If the power light remains off . Contact technical support for ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on how you disconnect AC power. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and...computer, display brightness, external devices connected to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to the computer, and ...
...replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on how you disconnect AC power. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and...computer, display brightness, external devices connected to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to the computer, and ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... on the status of the battery installed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination. Battery Check examines the battery and its... 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 The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following...
... on the status of the battery installed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination. Battery Check examines the battery and its... 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 The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... recommendations: ● If you are onboard aircraft. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product. The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The... month or more , or is charging, the battery meter in use, but it fully before the battery is plugged into external power through normal use , or not installed. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you are charging a...
... recommendations: ● If you are onboard aircraft. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional expansion product. The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The... month or more , or is charging, the battery meter in use, but it fully before the battery is plugged into external power through normal use , or not installed. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you are charging a...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not affect lights. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light continues to blink. or - Remove the... alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is the sole power source for a critical battery level:...
...the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not affect lights. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light continues to blink. or - Remove the... alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is the sole power source for a critical battery level:...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... turns on the computer turns off the display settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset...the Turn off the display settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is off or in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Change the Turn off . Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. Click Save changes. The battery light on ...
... turns on the computer turns off the display settings to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset...the Turn off the display settings listed in battery run time Even if a battery is off or in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Change the Turn off . Change the On battery setting to calibrate a new battery. Click Save changes. The battery light on ...
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...