Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...your computer and access the BIOS update you are posted as needed. During the download and installation: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the HP Web site 3 A newer BIOS update may not be downloaded. Access the page on your computer. b. Do ...connected to the hard drive. At the download area: a. To download a BIOS update: NOTE BIOS updates are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when...
...your computer and access the BIOS update you are posted as needed. During the download and installation: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the HP Web site 3 A newer BIOS update may not be downloaded. Access the page on your computer. b. Do ...connected to the hard drive. At the download area: a. To download a BIOS update: NOTE BIOS updates are ready to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when...
Notebook Tour
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Component 1 Power lights* 2 Wireless lights† (2) 1-2 Description On: The computer is off or in hibernation. Off: The computer is on . (Continued) Notebook Tour Components Top components Lights ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is in this chapter. Blinking: The computer is turned on .
Component 1 Power lights* 2 Wireless lights† (2) 1-2 Description On: The computer is off or in hibernation. Off: The computer is on . (Continued) Notebook Tour Components Top components Lights ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is in this chapter. Blinking: The computer is turned on .
Notebook Tour
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On: The computer is off or in standby. Off: The computer is on . Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Front components Components Component 1 Wireless light 2 Power light Description On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is in hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11 Blinking: The computer is turned on .
On: The computer is off or in standby. Off: The computer is on . Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Front components Components Component 1 Wireless light 2 Power light Description On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is in hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11 Blinking: The computer is turned on .
Notebook Tour
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... battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is charging. Produce system sound. Supports 7 optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, ...Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), SmartMedia card, and xD-Picture Card. 1-12 Notebook Tour Green: A battery pack is turned off when all batteries in the computer are...
... battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light is charging. Produce system sound. Supports 7 optional digital card formats: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, ...Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), SmartMedia card, and xD-Picture Card. 1-12 Notebook Tour Green: A battery pack is turned off when all batteries in the computer are...
Notebook Tour
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... thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Use the computer only on and off during routine operation...
... thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Use the computer only on and off during routine operation...
Notebook Tour
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Components 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 Primary battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 1-20 Notebook Tour
Components 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 Primary battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 1-20 Notebook Tour
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. Connects an external monitor. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-15 Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional ...airflow. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Left-side components Components Component 1 Vent* 2 Power connector 3 External monitor port Description Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only...
It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. Connects an external monitor. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-15 Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional ...airflow. ✎ The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on a hard, flat surface. Left-side components Components Component 1 Vent* 2 Power connector 3 External monitor port Description Provides airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only...
Power
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... for common tasks. ✎ Older AC adapters will not work with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter Power 2-1 2 Power sources The computer can run on board aircraft. The following devices: ❐ AC adapter included with the computer ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional power adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter included with this computer.
... for common tasks. ✎ Older AC adapters will not work with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter Power 2-1 2 Power sources The computer can run on board aircraft. The following devices: ❐ AC adapter included with the computer ❐ Optional docking device ❐ Optional power adapter External power supplied through ■ AC adapter included with this computer.
Power
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... be supplied through the following: ■ AC adapter included with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer. ✎...
... be supplied through the following: ■ AC adapter included with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter Å WARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or an AC adapter purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with the computer. ✎...
Power
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... in the computer charges whenever the computer is off or in use, but the battery pack charges faster while the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, an optional docking device, or an optional power adapter. A battery pack inserted in a battery pack, refer to the "Monitoring the charge of a battery pack."
... in the computer charges whenever the computer is off or in use, but the battery pack charges faster while the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, an optional docking device, or an optional power adapter. A battery pack inserted in a battery pack, refer to the "Monitoring the charge of a battery pack."
Power
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... has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights are turned off the computer or initiate hibernation. 2. Power 7-11 Battery packs Resolving low-battery conditions Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following: ■ AC adapter included with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter When a charged battery pack is...
... has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights are turned off the computer or initiate hibernation. 2. Power 7-11 Battery packs Resolving low-battery conditions Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following: ■ AC adapter included with the computer ■ Optional docking device ■ Optional power adapter When a charged battery pack is...
Power
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The battery light on the computer is off . 7-14 Power Battery packs Step 1: Charging the battery pack A battery pack can charge whether the computer is off or in use, but it will charge faster when ... computer. 2. Insert the battery pack into external power until the battery pack is turned on the computer is fully charged. The battery light on . 3. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic...
The battery light on the computer is off . 7-14 Power Battery packs Step 1: Charging the battery pack A battery pack can charge whether the computer is off or in use, but it will charge faster when ... computer. 2. Insert the battery pack into external power until the battery pack is turned on the computer is fully charged. The battery light on . 3. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power. Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic...
Power
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... 7-4 reset (emergency shutdown procedures) 4-3 S screen saver 7-19 shutdown procedures 4-3 shutting down 4-2 software, Power Meter 5-1 standby defined 3-1 initiating 4-3 resuming from 4-3 T temperature, storage, battery pack 7-20 traveling with the notebook, battery pack temperature considerations 7-20 turning off the computer 4-2, 4-3 U unresponsive system, emergency shutdown procedures 4-3 W writable media 3-6 Index-2 Power Index hotkeys, fn+f3 1-3, 4-3 HP Smart AC Adapter.
... 7-4 reset (emergency shutdown procedures) 4-3 S screen saver 7-19 shutdown procedures 4-3 shutting down 4-2 software, Power Meter 5-1 standby defined 3-1 initiating 4-3 resuming from 4-3 T temperature, storage, battery pack 7-20 traveling with the notebook, battery pack temperature considerations 7-20 turning off the computer 4-2, 4-3 U unresponsive system, emergency shutdown procedures 4-3 W writable media 3-6 Index-2 Power Index hotkeys, fn+f3 1-3, 4-3 HP Smart AC Adapter.
HP Compaq nx9420 and nw9440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility Windows Vista
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... are free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable modem, and the lights are installed and updated. If the light is compatible with... properly connected to the Web site of the device manufacturer. For compatibility information, refer to its power cord are properly connected, and the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the ...; The correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off , press the wireless button to turn it is an older one, is off and then back ...
... are free from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable modem, and the lights are installed and updated. If the light is compatible with... properly connected to the Web site of the device manufacturer. For compatibility information, refer to its power cord are properly connected, and the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the ...; The correct drivers are on. ■ Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn the power off , press the wireless button to turn it is an older one, is off and then back ...
HP Compaq nx9420, nw9440 Notebook PC - Getting Started - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... the home wireless network connection not working as expected: ■� Be sure that the wireless light on the computer is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable modem, and the lights are on. ■� Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn it on. ■�... Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions. ■� Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected, and the lights are on. ■� Be sure that the wireless router (access point) is on setting up a ...
... the home wireless network connection not working as expected: ■� Be sure that the wireless light on the computer is properly connected to its power adapter and the cable modem, and the lights are on. ■� Disconnect and then reconnect all cables, and turn it on. ■�... Be sure that the computer wireless antennae are free from obstructions. ■� Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power cord are properly connected, and the lights are on. ■� Be sure that the wireless router (access point) is on setting up a ...
HP Compaq nx9420 and nx9440 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... 1-10 Maintenance and Service Guide External monitor port Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector. Smart Adaptor power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as pillows, thick rugs, or clothing, to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not...
.... 1-10 Maintenance and Service Guide External monitor port Connects an optional VGA external monitor or projector. Smart Adaptor power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter. S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device, such as pillows, thick rugs, or clothing, to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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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, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. ENWW Charging a battery 11 Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft...
... 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, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. ENWW Charging a battery 11 Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... these steps: 1. Turn on the computer. 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 ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged...
... these steps: 1. Turn on the computer. 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 ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... battery charges whether the computer is off the display and Put the computer to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Insert the battery into external power. or - It is heavily used, it should not need to calibrate a new battery. Change the Turn off . Record the On battery... computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings 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 Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance...
... battery charges whether the computer is off the display and Put the computer to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. Insert the battery into external power. or - It is heavily used, it should not need to calibrate a new battery. Change the Turn off . Record the On battery... computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings 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 Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... 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. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following devices: WARNING! 3 Using...
... 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. ● AC adapter included with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following devices: WARNING! 3 Using...