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... labels ...10 2 Power management Setting power options ...11 Using power-saving states 11 Initiating and exiting Sleep 11 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 12 Using the battery meter ...12 Using power plans ...12 Viewing the current power plan 12 Selecting a different power plan 13 Customizing power plans 13 Setting password protection on...
... labels ...10 2 Power management Setting power options ...11 Using power-saving states 11 Initiating and exiting Sleep 11 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 12 Using the battery meter ...12 Using power plans ...12 Viewing the current power plan 12 Selecting a different power plan 13 Customizing power plans 13 Setting password protection on...
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... computer cannot exit Hibernation 19 Calibrating a battery ...19 Step 1: Fully charge the battery 19 Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 20 Step 3: Discharge the battery 20 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 22 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 22 Conserving battery power 22 Storing a battery ...22 Disposing of a used battery 23 Replacing the battery ...23 Testing an AC adapter ...24...
... computer cannot exit Hibernation 19 Calibrating a battery ...19 Step 1: Fully charge the battery 19 Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 20 Step 3: Discharge the battery 20 Step 4: Fully recharge the battery 22 Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 22 Conserving battery power 22 Storing a battery ...22 Disposing of a used battery 23 Replacing the battery ...23 Testing an AC adapter ...24...
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...card formats: ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Connects an optional USB device. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light turns ... Features Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Attaches an optional security cable to cycle on and off until the battery reaches a low battery level. It is normal for the internal fan to the computer. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to act as...
...card formats: ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Connects an optional USB device. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light turns ... Features Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Attaches an optional security cable to cycle on and off until the battery reaches a low battery level. It is normal for the internal fan to the computer. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to act as...
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... cool internal components and prevent overheating. These antennae are not visible from one or more wireless devices. Enable airflow to cool internal components. Release the battery from the battery bay. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latches (2) (3) Service tag (4) Vents (4) Description Holds the...
... cool internal components and prevent overheating. These antennae are not visible from one or more wireless devices. Enable airflow to cool internal components. Release the battery from the battery bay. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latches (2) (3) Service tag (4) Vents (4) Description Holds the...
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... wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in Help and Support. Identifying hardware 9 These notices are located in appearance by region and...
... wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in Help and Support. Identifying hardware 9 These notices are located in appearance by region and...
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... exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set at the factory... power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power.
... exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set at the factory... power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power.
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... the screen where you stopped working. Power settings and timeouts can help you conserve power or maximize performance. Click Hibernate. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes of inactivity when running on... exits Hibernation, you must enter your Windows password before your own power plan. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to display the battery meter icon. 4. NOTE: If you have set at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Under System ...
... the screen where you stopped working. Power settings and timeouts can help you conserve power or maximize performance. Click Hibernate. Using the battery meter The battery meter is located in the notification area, at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120 minutes of inactivity when running on... exits Hibernation, you must enter your Windows password before your own power plan. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to display the battery meter icon. 4. NOTE: If you have set at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Under System ...
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... a power plan from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or optional expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions: Using external AC power 13 Customizing power plans 1. Click the battery meter icon in the... Require a password on wakeup To set the computer to sleep timeout settings, as needed. 4. - Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - Click Save changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance >...
... a power plan from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or optional expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions: Using external AC power 13 Customizing power plans 1. Click the battery meter icon in the... Require a password on wakeup To set the computer to sleep timeout settings, as needed. 4. - Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click More power options. - Click Save changes. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance >...
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... to a CD or DVD When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is automatically decreased to battery power. ● The display brightness is turned on the computer. 2. Disconnect power from the computer by ... (earthed) 3pin outlet. When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to save battery life. Plug the other end of electric shock or damage to external AC power, follow these steps: 1. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To...
... to a CD or DVD When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is automatically decreased to battery power. ● The display brightness is turned on the computer. 2. Disconnect power from the computer by ... (earthed) 3pin outlet. When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to save battery life. Plug the other end of electric shock or damage to external AC power, follow these steps: 1. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! To...
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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. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Keeping the battery in case of the examination. WARNING! To reduce potential safety...
..., specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > HP Power and Battery Learning Center. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. Keeping the battery in case of the examination. WARNING! To reduce potential safety...
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... (1) and push in until it is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. or - Turn the computer upside down on the battery if the battery continues to release the battery. 16 Chapter 2 Power management Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with...
... (1) and push in until it is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. or - Turn the computer upside down on the battery if the battery continues to release the battery. 16 Chapter 2 Power management Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with...
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...: If the computer is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged, in use, but it . Charging...
...: If the computer is on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is fully charged, in use, but it . Charging...
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... remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 18 Chapter 2 Power management Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies, depending on the features you use while on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in ...Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in...
... remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 18 Chapter 2 Power management Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies, depending on the features you use while on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in ...Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in...
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.... 2. Turn on the computer. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under 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 ▲ Connect one of losing... information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power ...
.... 2. Turn on the computer. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under 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 ▲ Connect one of losing... information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power ...
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...notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Change advanced power settings. 6. To fully charge the battery: 1. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column so that you use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect ...information before beginning the discharge procedure. ● If you can reset it after so that you can reset them after . 7. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is...
...notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Change advanced power settings. 6. To fully charge the battery: 1. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column so that you use the computer occasionally during the discharge procedure and have set energy-saving timeouts, expect ...information before beginning the discharge procedure. ● If you can reset it after so that you can reset them after . 7. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is...
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When the battery is discharged. Using battery power 21 The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to a low battery level. Run the computer on battery power until the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. To discharge a battery: 1. Unplug the computer from its external power source, but do not turn off and the computer shuts down.
When the battery is discharged. Using battery power 21 The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to a low battery level. Run the computer on battery power until the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. To discharge a battery: 1. Unplug the computer from its external power source, but do not turn off and the computer shuts down.
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...5. Reenter the setting that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Click Save ... in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power...
...5. Reenter the setting that you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Click Save ... in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power...
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...than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. do not dispose of a used battery WARNING! Battery Check notifies you to the HP Web site for battery disposal information. NOTE: To ...ensure that you always have battery power when you need it separately. If the capacity is...
...than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. do not dispose of a used battery WARNING! Battery Check notifies you to the HP Web site for battery disposal information. NOTE: To ...ensure that you always have battery power when you need it separately. If the capacity is...
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... you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from external power and remove the battery. 24 Chapter 2 Power management Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be unused and disconnected from external power ... period To shut down . Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in...
... you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from external power and remove the battery. 24 Chapter 2 Power management Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be unused and disconnected from external power ... period To shut down . Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in...
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...and power is in memory is Hibernate, but this setting can set the fn+f1 hotkey to the hard drive. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in the Sleep state, the power lights... blink. The factory setting for critical battery action is saved to initiate Hibernation instead of the fn+f1 hotkey can initiate Sleep. For example, you can be changed . NOTE: In...
...and power is in memory is Hibernate, but this setting can set the fn+f1 hotkey to the hard drive. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in the Sleep state, the power lights... blink. The factory setting for critical battery action is saved to initiate Hibernation instead of the fn+f1 hotkey can initiate Sleep. For example, you can be changed . NOTE: In...