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...41 Removing a user-replaceable battery 41 Finding battery information 42 Conserving battery power 42 Identifying low battery levels 42 Storing a user-replaceable battery 43 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 43 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 43 Running on external AC power ...44 HP CoolSense ...44 Refreshing your ... network 53 8 Maintaining your computer ...54 Improving performance ...55 Handling drives ...55 Replacing a hard drive ...56 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 58 Using Disk Defragmenter 59 Using Disk Cleanup ...59 Adding or replacing memory modules 60 ...
...41 Removing a user-replaceable battery 41 Finding battery information 42 Conserving battery power 42 Identifying low battery levels 42 Storing a user-replaceable battery 43 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 43 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 43 Running on external AC power ...44 HP CoolSense ...44 Refreshing your ... network 53 8 Maintaining your computer ...54 Improving performance ...55 Handling drives ...55 Replacing a hard drive ...56 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 58 Using Disk Defragmenter 59 Using Disk Cleanup ...59 Adding or replacing memory modules 60 ...
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... is not displayed 88 Audio problems ...89 Power management problems 89 Resolving a low battery level 89 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 89 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 90 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 90 Troubleshooting an AC adapter 90 Contacting...
... is not displayed 88 Audio problems ...89 Power management problems 89 Resolving a low battery level 89 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 89 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 90 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 90 Troubleshooting an AC adapter 90 Contacting...
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... how-to the addresses above. Safety & Comfort Guide ● Proper workstation setup. To get your product located with an HP technician. Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Important ...regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. IMPORTANT: Do NOT...
... how-to the addresses above. Safety & Comfort Guide ● Proper workstation setup. To get your product located with an HP technician. Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Important ...regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. IMPORTANT: Do NOT...
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Attaches an optional security cable to know your computer Component (9) AC adapter light (10) Security cable slot Description ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 6 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is using DC power.
Attaches an optional security cable to know your computer Component (9) AC adapter light (10) Security cable slot Description ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 6 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer. NOTE: The security cable is using DC power.
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... latch (3) Integrated subwoofer (4) Vents (5) (5) Wireless module compartment (6) Hard drive bay and memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the hard drive bay and memory module compartment. Bottom 13 The service door ...If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine operation. Releases the battery from the battery bay and opens the service door. Provides superior bass sound. Holds the wireless local area network (WLAN) device. It is normal for ...
... latch (3) Integrated subwoofer (4) Vents (5) (5) Wireless module compartment (6) Hard drive bay and memory module compartment Description Holds the battery. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to the hard drive bay and memory module compartment. Bottom 13 The service door ...If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on and off during routine operation. Releases the battery from the battery bay and opens the service door. Provides superior bass sound. Holds the wireless local area network (WLAN) device. It is normal for ...
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...(5) Model description (select models only) Have this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is located inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels (select models only)-Provide information about the computer. The service label is located inside the... with your computer Labels The labels affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The labels are located inside the battery bay. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity ...
...(5) Model description (select models only) Have this information when traveling internationally. The regulatory label is located inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels (select models only)-Provide information about the computer. The service label is located inside the... with your computer Labels The labels affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The labels are located inside the battery bay. ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of Authenticity ...
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Your computer supports power plans to monitor and conserve the battery charge. 6 Managing power Your computer can operate on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is only running on either battery power or external AC power. When the computer is important to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can balance computer performance with power conservation. 36 Chapter 6 Managing power
Your computer supports power plans to monitor and conserve the battery charge. 6 Managing power Your computer can operate on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is only running on either battery power or external AC power. When the computer is important to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you can balance computer performance with power conservation. 36 Chapter 6 Managing power
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To exit from Sleep, press any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. In the Hibernation state, your work faster than when you to resume your work . ...to memory, allowing you cannot manually select Hibernation. Rapid Start Technology allows your work is initiated, press the power button to a hibernation file on battery or external power. ◦ When the battery reaches a critical level. Using Sleep or Hibernation 37
To exit from Sleep, press any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. In the Hibernation state, your work faster than when you to resume your work . ...to memory, allowing you cannot manually select Hibernation. Rapid Start Technology allows your work is initiated, press the power button to a hibernation file on battery or external power. ◦ When the battery reaches a critical level. Using Sleep or Hibernation 37
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To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is running on battery power or on external power. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Windows Control Panel. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn ...
To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is running on battery power or on external power. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Windows Control Panel. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn ...
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.... Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click Save changes. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is running on battery power or on computers without Rapid Start Technology, select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Power settings ...
.... Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click Save changes. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is running on battery power or on computers without Rapid Start Technology, select Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Power settings ...
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...Panel to select a power plan or to create your needs. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. Different power meters indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. Selecting a power plan A power plan manages how the...an item from the list. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. To access the Power Options in the Control Panel, select Start > Control Panel > System ...
...Panel to select a power plan or to create your needs. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. Different power meters indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. Selecting a power plan A power plan manages how the...an item from the list. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. To access the Power Options in the Control Panel, select Start > Control Panel > System ...
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... power. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on battery power. So before removing the battery, save your work and initiate Hibernation, or shut down on...
... power. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on battery power. So before removing the battery, save your work and initiate Hibernation, or shut down on...
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...are not using. ● Before you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you leave ...your computer, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the power meter, see Using the power meter on page 40. NOTE: For...
...are not using. ● Before you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you leave ...your computer, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the power meter, see Using the power meter on page 40. NOTE: For...
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... the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. Running on battery power 43 A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for more information about ordering a replacement battery. A message refers you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. do not...
... the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. Running on battery power 43 A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for more information about ordering a replacement battery. A message refers you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. do not...
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... changes appearance. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to external AC power under any of comfort. When HP CoolSense is not in a stationary position and adjusts performance and fan settings to AC external power with...
... changes appearance. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to external AC power under any of comfort. When HP CoolSense is not in a stationary position and adjusts performance and fan settings to AC external power with...
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...or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down . Save your work is immediately available to you...as soon as you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are downloaded. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, ...
...or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down . Save your work is immediately available to you...as soon as you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are downloaded. ▲ To enable this feature or manually adjust the settings, ...
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...● Attempting to the disc. it cannot be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is the only source of your optical drive: ● When the battery is a high-capacity optical disc. It can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. The DVDs can used in DVD±R drives. ● BD...and to the CD. A double-sided DVD can be used to a disc. The write process is not clean, wipe it cannot be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the CD. The following DVD formats are integrated into the computer. Using ...
...● Attempting to the disc. it cannot be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc is the only source of your optical drive: ● When the battery is a high-capacity optical disc. It can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. The DVDs can used in DVD±R drives. ● BD...and to the CD. A double-sided DVD can be used to a disc. The write process is not clean, wipe it cannot be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the CD. The following DVD formats are integrated into the computer. Using ...
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... conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer. Improving performance 55 If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in... and Disk Cleanup, as well as installing larger drives and adding more memory, you can drastically improve the performance of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and ...
... conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer. Improving performance 55 If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in... and Disk Cleanup, as well as installing larger drives and adding more memory, you can drastically improve the performance of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and ...
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...shut down the computer. Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 1. For more information, see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. Remove the hard drive: 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) until the service door is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page ... components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a drive, place items on it, or expose it down on page 41. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes.
...shut down the computer. Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 1. For more information, see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. Remove the hard drive: 1. Slide the battery release latch (1) until the service door is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page ... components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a drive, place items on it, or expose it down on page 41. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes.
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... DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. 5. A short time after the end of one of the following conditions: ● You drop the ...bay or in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on battery power. Hard drives connected to normal operation. Disconnect the hard drive...
... DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to USB ports are protected by HP 3D DriveGuard. 5. A short time after the end of one of the following conditions: ● You drop the ...bay or in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. To install a hard drive, reverse this procedure. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on battery power. Hard drives connected to normal operation. Disconnect the hard drive...