Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to download. 3. b. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS...2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
...use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to reliable external power using the AC adapter. You may need to download. 3. b. Open the Setup Utility by turning on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS...2. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that is displayed in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. During the download and installation, follow these instructions...
Drives - Windows 7
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.... 6. Close the disc tray. If you want to release the disc tray. 3. Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. 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. Pull...
.... 6. Close the disc tray. If you want to release the disc tray. 3. Playing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. 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. Pull...
Drives - Windows 7
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...drive to the manufacturer's instructions. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and... accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM...
...drive to the manufacturer's instructions. A USB drive can be sure that the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3 Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and... accessing information. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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iii Safety warning notice WARNING! Do not allow the AC adapter to block airflow. Also, do not place the computer directly on a hard, flat surface. Use the computer only on your lap or obstruct the computer ...air vents. To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface...
iii Safety warning notice WARNING! Do not allow the AC adapter to block airflow. Also, do not place the computer directly on a hard, flat surface. Use the computer only on your lap or obstruct the computer ...air vents. To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of overheating the computer, do not allow another hard surface...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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Right-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Connects an AC adapter. 8 Chapter 2 Components Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to external power. Connects a modem cable. ● On: The ... is connected to optical discs. 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. ● Off: The computer is being accessed. Connect...
Right-side components NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Connects an AC adapter. 8 Chapter 2 Components Blinking: The optical drive is not connected to external power. Connects a modem cable. ● On: The ... is connected to optical discs. 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. ● Off: The computer is being accessed. Connect...
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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Index A AC adapter light, identifying 8 AC 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 ...
Index A AC adapter light, identifying 8 AC 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 ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... ...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 Using Battery Check ...9 Displaying the remaining battery charge 9 Inserting or removing the battery...
... ...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 Using Battery Check ...9 Displaying the remaining battery charge 9 Inserting or removing the battery...
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 save battery life.... the computer is automatically decreased to external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! To increase display brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 5 2 Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the following...
... 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 save battery life.... the computer is automatically decreased to external AC power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! To increase display brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 5 2 Using external AC power External AC power is supplied through one of the following...
Power Management - Windows 7
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..., by unplugging the power cord from the computer). To reduce the risk of the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter (2). 3. Plug the power cord into the power connector (1) on the power cord, plug the cord into an... AC outlet (3). 6 Chapter 2 Using external AC power The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To connect the computer to the equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is an important safety feature.
..., by unplugging the power cord from the computer). To reduce the risk of the power cord into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter (2). 3. Plug the power cord into the power connector (1) on the power cord, plug the cord into an... AC outlet (3). 6 Chapter 2 Using external AC power The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To connect the computer to the equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is an important safety feature.
Power Management - Windows 7
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... the power light turns on . ● The power light is off , the AC adapter is connected to release the battery. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into...
... the power light turns on . ● The power light is off , the AC adapter is connected to release the battery. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on how you disconnect AC power. 3 Using battery power When a charged battery is .... You can keep a battery in the computer or in the computer whenever the computer is decreased to battery power if the AC adapter is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on...
...the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on how you disconnect AC power. 3 Using battery power When a charged battery is .... You can keep a battery in the computer or in the computer whenever the computer is decreased to battery power if the AC adapter is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on...
Power Management - Windows 7
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..., specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check. Connect the AC adapter to function properly. 2. Finding battery information in the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external...
..., specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access Battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check. Connect the AC adapter to function properly. 2. Finding battery information in the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... before charging it. ● If the battery has been unused 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. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. NOTE: If the computer is on the...
... before charging it. ● If the battery has been unused 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. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. NOTE: If the computer is on the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light continues to blink. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is on the computer. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the...
... resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light continues to blink. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is on the computer. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... external power until the battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is also not necessary to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. or - Change the On battery setting to be calibrated more than once a month. Click the...
... external power until the battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is also not necessary to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. or - Change the On battery setting to be calibrated more than once a month. Click the...
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 ...
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 ...
