Software Update - Windows Vista
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...to locate the update later, after the download is recommended that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. At the download area, perform these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging... the power cord from the AC outlet. b. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Downloading a BIOS update ...
...to locate the update later, after the download is recommended that is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. At the download area, perform these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging... the power cord from the AC outlet. b. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. Downloading a BIOS update ...
Software Updates - Windows XP
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... newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. It is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive that provides software for your...or cord. The hard drive designation is recommended that has an .exe extension (for BIOS updates. 1. NOTE: If you are displayed on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful ...
... newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. It is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive that provides software for your...or cord. The hard drive designation is recommended that has an .exe extension (for BIOS updates. 1. NOTE: If you are displayed on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful ...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...light 4 Chapter 2 Components Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as a... wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on . ● On: Computer sound is off . On: Num lock is on or the...
...light 4 Chapter 2 Components Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as a... wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on . ● On: Computer sound is off . On: Num lock is on or the...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...turns off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or Bluetooth device, is on. ● Off: All wireless devices are fully charged. The light on the wireless button ... (2) Wireless lights (2)† ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in the computer are off. (3) Caps lock light On: Caps lock...
...turns off when all batteries in Hibernation. ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or Bluetooth device, is on. ● Off: All wireless devices are fully charged. The light on the wireless button ... (2) Wireless lights (2)† ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in the computer are off. (3) Caps lock light On: Caps lock...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on. ● Off: All wireless devices are off. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.... charging. ● Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Opens the computer. 10 Chapter 2 Components ENWW
...wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on. ● Off: All wireless devices are off. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected.... charging. ● Green: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Opens the computer. 10 Chapter 2 Components ENWW
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... cycle on a hard, flat surface. Connect optional USB devices. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an AC adapter. ENWW Left-side components 13 Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Ejects a PC Card from...
... cycle on a hard, flat surface. Connect optional USB devices. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an AC adapter. ENWW Left-side components 13 Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Ejects a PC Card from...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...* 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. (4) Modem cable (select models only)* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. (5) Country-specific modem cable adapter (select Adapts the modem...
...* 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. (4) Modem cable (select models only)* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. (5) Country-specific modem cable adapter (select Adapts the modem...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 13 A AC adapter, identifying 16 accessory battery connector, identifying 14 applications key, Windows 9 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 13 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying... port, identifying 11 F fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive bay, identifying 14 headphone (audio-out) jack 13 HP Broadband Wireless Module label 17 I IEEE 1394 port, identifying 13 info button, identifying 7 internal display switch, identifying 7 internal microphone, identifying 8 J jacks audio-in (...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 13 A AC adapter, identifying 16 accessory battery connector, identifying 14 applications key, Windows 9 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 13 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying... port, identifying 11 F fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive bay, identifying 14 headphone (audio-out) jack 13 HP Broadband Wireless Module label 17 I IEEE 1394 port, identifying 13 info button, identifying 7 internal display switch, identifying 7 internal microphone, identifying 8 J jacks audio-in (...
Notebook Tour - Windows XP
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...up light 4 Chapter 2 Components Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: An integrated wireless device, such ...as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to the illustration that most...
...up light 4 Chapter 2 Components Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: An integrated wireless device, such ...as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on. Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to the illustration that most...
Notebook Tour - Windows XP
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...lights (2)* (2) Wireless lights (2)† ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as ...a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or Bluetooth device, is on. ● Off: All wireless devices are off when all batteries in the computer are ...
...lights (2)* (2) Wireless lights (2)† ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. ● On: An integrated wireless device, such as ...a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or Bluetooth device, is on. ● Off: All wireless devices are off when all batteries in the computer are ...
Notebook Tour - Windows XP
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...a low battery level. ● Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Opens the computer. 10 Chapter 2 Components ENWW If the computer is not plugged into an ... integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on . ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off...
...a low battery level. ● Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Opens the computer. 10 Chapter 2 Components ENWW If the computer is not plugged into an ... integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, the HP Broadband Wireless Module, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on . ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off...
Notebook Tour - Windows XP
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...-in (microphone) jack (8) 1394 port (select models only) Description Supports optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. Connects an AC adapter.
...-in (microphone) jack (8) 1394 port (select models only) Description Supports optional Type I or Type II 32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Cards. Connects an AC adapter.
Notebook Tour - Windows XP
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...* 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. (4) Modem cable (select models only)* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. (5) Country-specific modem cable adapter (select Adapts the modem...
...* 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. (4) Modem cable (select models only)* Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. (5) Country-specific modem cable adapter (select Adapts the modem...
Notebook Tour - Windows XP
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 13 A AC adapter, identifying 16 accessory battery connector, identifying 14 applications key, Windows 9 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 13 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying... port, identifying 11 F fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive bay, identifying 14 headphone (audio-out) jack 13 HP Broadband Wireless Module label 17 I IEEE 1394 port, identifying 13 info button, identifying 7 internal display switch, identifying 7 internal microphone, identifying 8 J jacks audio-in (...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 port, identifying 13 A AC adapter, identifying 16 accessory battery connector, identifying 14 applications key, Windows 9 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 13 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying... port, identifying 11 F fingerprint reader, identifying 8 fn key, identifying 9 function keys, identifying 9 H hard drive bay, identifying 14 headphone (audio-out) jack 13 HP Broadband Wireless Module label 17 I IEEE 1394 port, identifying 13 info button, identifying 7 internal display switch, identifying 7 internal microphone, identifying 8 J jacks audio-in (...
Power - Windows XP
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... 4: Fully recharge the battery 17 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby 17 Conserving battery power ...18 Storing a battery ...19 Disposing of a used battery ...20 5 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...22 ENWW v
... 4: Fully recharge the battery 17 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby 17 Conserving battery power ...18 Storing a battery ...19 Disposing of a used battery ...20 5 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...22 ENWW v
Power - Windows XP
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... Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. *The 2 power lights display the...
... Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is in Standby. ● Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. ● Off: The computer is off until the battery reaches a low battery level. *The 2 power lights display the...
Power - Windows XP
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...computer is off and unplugged from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on how you disconnect AC power. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. WARNING! To increase display brightness,..., a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer....
...computer is off and unplugged from HP. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on how you disconnect AC power. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f10 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. WARNING! To increase display brightness,..., a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. When the computer is plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from the computer....
Power - Windows XP
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... a battery is off . NOTE: If the computer is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. The battery charges whenever the computer is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. To...
... a battery is off . NOTE: If the computer is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. The battery charges whenever the computer is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. To...
Power - Windows XP
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Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. or - Turn on the computer. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Save your ...
Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. or - Turn on the computer. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Save your ...
Power - Windows XP
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..., follow these steps: 1. or - Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Click OK. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge...
..., follow these steps: 1. or - Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Click OK. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge...