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... 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 ...Initiating and exiting Sleep 60 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 61 Using the battery meter ...61 Using power plans ...61 Viewing the current power plan 62 Selecting a different power plan 62 Customizing power plans 62 Setting ...
... 57 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 58 A device driver must be reinstalled 58 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 59 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 59 5 Power management ...60 Setting power options ...60 Using power-saving states 60 ...Initiating and exiting Sleep 60 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 61 Using the battery meter ...61 Using power plans ...61 Viewing the current power plan 62 Selecting a different power plan 62 Customizing power plans 62 Setting ...
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... ...65 Inserting or removing the battery 65 Charging a battery ...66 Maximizing battery discharge time 67 Managing low battery levels 67 Identifying low battery levels 67 Resolving a low battery level 68 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 68 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 68 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available...
... ...65 Inserting or removing the battery 65 Charging a battery ...66 Maximizing battery discharge time 67 Managing low battery levels 67 Identifying low battery levels 67 Resolving a low battery level 68 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 68 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 68 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available...
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... a modem cable. ● White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Amber: A battery is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being... accessed. Right-side components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB port (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) AC adapter/power/battery light (6) Power connector ...
... a modem cable. ● White: The computer is connected to external power and the battery is fully charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state. ● Amber: A battery is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being... accessed. Right-side components Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) USB port (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) AC adapter/power/battery light (6) Power connector ...
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Components 9 Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains 2 memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. ... agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Holds the hard drive. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Battery release latch (3) Vents (4) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on select models,...
Components 9 Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains 2 memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components. ... agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region. Holds the hard drive. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Battery release latch (3) Vents (4) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cycle on select models,...
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... cable adapter (included with select models only). WARNING! Connecting the internal analog modem to an AC outlet. Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer. Description Connects an...
... cable adapter (included with select models only). WARNING! Connecting the internal analog modem to an AC outlet. Additional hardware components Component (1) Power cord* (2) AC adapter (3) Battery* *Power cords vary in which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the computer. Description Connects an...
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... number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Model description Have this information when traveling internationally. This label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may be a wireless local area network... available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings ...
... number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Model description Have this information when traveling internationally. This label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may be a wireless local area network... available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer. This certificate is affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings ...
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... are using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to copy into the drive. Power2Go reads the source disc...
... are using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you want to copy into the drive. Power2Go reads the source disc...
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... bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1) and lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down...
... bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat surface. 6. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. If you , loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1) and lift the hard drive cover away from the AC outlet. 5. Then shut down...
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Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. Replace the battery, turn the computer over, and turn on the computer, close the hard drive cover (2), and tighten the hard drive screws (3). 12. Replace the security screw. 11. 10. Reconnect external power and external devices. 13. Optical drive 51
Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer. Replace the battery, turn the computer over, and turn on the computer, close the hard drive cover (2), and tighten the hard drive screws (3). 12. Replace the security screw. 11. 10. Reconnect external power and external devices. 13. Optical drive 51
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... ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in...hibernation file on external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of networking connection or perform any type of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off...
... ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in...hibernation file on external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is saved to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 30 minutes of networking connection or perform any type of inactivity when running on the hard drive and the computer turns off...
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...to the screen where you to be changed using Power Options in the notification area, at the far right of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of the taskbar. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is located in Windows Control Panel. To initiate...system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Click OK. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Setting power options 61 Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the factory to ...
...to the screen where you to be changed using Power Options in the notification area, at the far right of inactivity when running on battery power, 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of the taskbar. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is located in Windows Control Panel. To initiate...system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Click OK. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low battery level, critical battery level, or reserve battery level. Setting power options 61 Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the factory to ...
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...taskbar. - Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of these steps: 1. Change the settings as needed. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. or - or - Click Change Settings that are available: ● HP recommended ● High ... plan from the list. - Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click Power options. - Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the...
...taskbar. - Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of these steps: 1. Change the settings as needed. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. or - or - Click Change Settings that are available: ● HP recommended ● High ... plan from the list. - Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area and then click Power options. - Selecting a different power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the...
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...into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Using external AC power 63 Using external AC power External AC power is automatically decreased to save battery life. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug ...a replacement AC adapter provided by unplugging the power cord from HP. The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. Do not charge the battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ...
...into a grounded (earthed) 3pin outlet. Using external AC power 63 Using external AC power External AC power is automatically decreased to save battery life. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug ...a replacement AC adapter provided by unplugging the power cord from HP. The grounding pin is easily accessible at all times. Do not charge the battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ...
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...the following symptoms when it into external AC power, the computer runs on battery power. Contact technical support for information on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer ...switches to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter ...it is functioning properly. ● If the power light remains off . When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet (3). NOTE: The display brightness is...
...the following symptoms when it into external AC power, the computer runs on battery power. Contact technical support for information on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer ...switches to save battery life when you disconnect AC power. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter ...it is functioning properly. ● If the power light remains off . When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet (3). NOTE: The display brightness is...
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... your work in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . Using battery power 65 Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and other factors. Click the Power...
... your work in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . Using battery power 65 Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and other factors. Click the Power...
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..., but it from the computer (3). 2. Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on a flat surface. 2. The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay. To remove the battery: 1. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whenever the computer is off . 66 Chapter 5 Power management The...
..., but it from the computer (3). 2. Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on a flat surface. 2. The battery release latch (3) automatically locks the battery into the battery bay. To remove the battery: 1. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whenever the computer is off . 66 Chapter 5 Power management The...
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...cool, dry location. Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through normal use while on battery power. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of simply charging it is not being... used or charged. ● Store the battery in Windows Control Panel. Using battery power 67 Managing low battery levels The information in Sleep, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Some lowbattery alerts ...
...cool, dry location. Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is fully charged. ● Allow the battery to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through normal use while on battery power. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of simply charging it is not being... used or charged. ● Store the battery in Windows Control Panel. Using battery power 67 Managing low battery levels The information in Sleep, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Some lowbattery alerts ...
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... computer lacks sufficient power to be calibrated more than once a month. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is also not necessary to calibrate a new battery. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following conditions: ● When...
... computer lacks sufficient power to be calibrated more than once a month. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is also not necessary to calibrate a new battery. Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following conditions: ● When...
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...If you plan to Hibernate after the calibration. 4. To discharge a battery: 1. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on battery power until the battery is being discharged. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not turn off the... display settings to Never. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but do not turn off the display...
...If you plan to Hibernate after the calibration. 4. To discharge a battery: 1. Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on battery power until the battery is being discharged. Insert the battery into external power until the battery is idle. ◦ System-initiated Hibernation will not turn off the... display settings to Never. 5. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Record the On battery setting under Hibernate after so that you can discharge whether or not you are using the computer, but do not turn off the display...
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...the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Click OK. 8. Click Save changes. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. or - Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Select Start > Control Panel >... (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off. 2. Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to increase brightness as needed. ● If you recorded for extended periods of time. 70...
...the plus sign next to reenable Hibernation after . 6. Click OK. 8. Click Save changes. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is fully recharged. or - Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Select Start > Control Panel >... (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off. 2. Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to increase brightness as needed. ● If you recorded for extended periods of time. 70...