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Contents 1 Component ID Top Components 1-1 Keyboard and Digital Media Slot Lights 1-1 Power/Standby, Drive and Battery Lights 1-2 TouchPad 1-3 Power Controls 1-4 Speakers and Quick Launch Buttons 1-5 Wireless Button and Light 1-6 Keys 1-7 Front Components 1-8 Rear Components 1-9 Right-Side Components 1-10 Ports 1-10 Jacks ...
Contents 1 Component ID Top Components 1-1 Keyboard and Digital Media Slot Lights 1-1 Power/Standby, Drive and Battery Lights 1-2 TouchPad 1-3 Power Controls 1-4 Speakers and Quick Launch Buttons 1-5 Wireless Button and Light 1-6 Keys 1-7 Front Components 1-8 Rear Components 1-9 Right-Side Components 1-10 Ports 1-10 Jacks ...
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Contents 2 Power Power Control and Light Locations 2-1 Power Sources 2-3 Selecting a Power Source 2-3 Using External or Battery Power 2-4 Standby and Hibernation 2-5 Standby 2-5 Hibernation 2-6 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown 2-8 Default Power Settings 2-9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 2-10 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 2-11 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 2-12 Using Emergency...
Contents 2 Power Power Control and Light Locations 2-1 Power Sources 2-3 Selecting a Power Source 2-3 Using External or Battery Power 2-4 Standby and Hibernation 2-5 Standby 2-5 Hibernation 2-6 Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown 2-8 Default Power Settings 2-9 Turning the Notebook or Display On or Off 2-10 Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation 2-11 Initiating or Resuming from Standby 2-12 Using Emergency...
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...light optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted. *The notebook has 2 power/standby lights. The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible when the notebook is closed. †The battery light blinks if you try to start... up while running on the available battery power.† Off: The battery pack is charging. the power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is disconnected from external power and contains a battery pack that does not have enough charge to ...
...light optical drive is being accessed. 3 Battery light On: The battery pack is fully charged or not inserted. *The notebook has 2 power/standby lights. The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible when the notebook is closed. †The battery light blinks if you try to start... up while running on the available battery power.† Off: The battery pack is charging. the power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is disconnected from external power and contains a battery pack that does not have enough charge to ...
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Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Component ID Bottom Components Bays and Vents Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds a battery pack.* 2 Exhaust vents (5) Provide airflow to block airflow. 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive. 4 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. *Battery packs vary by notebook model. 1-14 Hardware and Software Guide
Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Component ID Bottom Components Bays and Vents Component Description 1 Battery bay Holds a battery pack.* 2 Exhaust vents (5) Provide airflow to block airflow. 3 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive. 4 Battery pack release latch Releases a battery pack from the battery bay. *Battery packs vary by notebook model. 1-14 Hardware and Software Guide
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...by telephone jack. Component ID Additional Hardware Components The components included with most notebook models. The following sections identify the standard external components included with your notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased. Power and Modem Hardware Component ...* Description Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to ...
...by telephone jack. Component ID Additional Hardware Components The components included with most notebook models. The following sections identify the standard external components included with your notebook vary by region, country, notebook model, and the optional hardware you purchased. Power and Modem Hardware Component ...* Description Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the notebook when the notebook is not connected to external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects the modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to ...
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... on the Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the notebook. The Regulatory label is included with the notebook. ■ Service Tag-Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N)... Product Key. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ■ Wireless certification labels-Select notebook models include an optional 802.11 wireless device, an optional Bluetooth® device, or both. Component...
... on the Service Tag on your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the notebook. The Regulatory label is included with the notebook. ■ Service Tag-Provides the product name, product number (P/N), and serial number (S/N)... Product Key. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ■ Wireless certification labels-Select notebook models include an optional 802.11 wireless device, an optional Bluetooth® device, or both. Component...
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Power The function of each of the notebook is visible when the notebook is closed. 2-2 Hardware and Software Guide The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is summarized in this chapter. 1 fn+f5 hotkey 2 Power/standby lights (2) 3 Power button 4 Display switch 5 Battery light ✎ The notebook has 2 power/standby lights. The power/standby light on the front of these items are provided in Chapter 1, "Component ID." Instructions for using these items is open.
Power The function of each of the notebook is visible when the notebook is closed. 2-2 Hardware and Software Guide The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is summarized in this chapter. 1 fn+f5 hotkey 2 Power/standby lights (2) 3 Power button 4 Display switch 5 Battery light ✎ The notebook has 2 power/standby lights. The power/standby light on the front of these items are provided in Chapter 1, "Component ID." Instructions for using these items is open.
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... the power cord grounding pin; Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run on battery power from an inserted battery pack or on external power whenever you run the notebook on external power supplied through the AC adapter or an optional docking device. You... Write to external power. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of these sources while working in most software applications. An inserted battery pack can use power from the notebook). ■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed...
... the power cord grounding pin; Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run on battery power from an inserted battery pack or on external power whenever you run the notebook on external power supplied through the AC adapter or an optional docking device. You... Write to external power. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of these sources while working in most software applications. An inserted battery pack can use power from the notebook). ■ If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed...
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... to the availability of external power: ■ If the notebook is running on battery power and you connect the notebook to external power, the notebook switches to external power. ■ If the notebook is running on external power whenever external power is available to... icon is displayed. Power Using External or Battery Power The notebook runs on external power (and contains a charged battery pack) and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to battery power. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. ■ When you...
... to the availability of external power: ■ If the notebook is running on battery power and you connect the notebook to external power, the notebook switches to external power. ■ If the notebook is running on external power whenever external power is available to... icon is displayed. Power Using External or Battery Power The notebook runs on external power (and contains a charged battery pack) and you disconnect the notebook from external power, the notebook switches to battery power. Because the notebook switches between battery power and external power. ■ When you...
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..., your work is running on external power. By default, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity when the notebook is running on battery power and after 25 minutes of inactivity when the notebook is saved in this chapter. Saving your work before initiating standby is not usually necessary but is cleared...
..., your work is running on external power. By default, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of notebook inactivity when the notebook is running on battery power and after 25 minutes of inactivity when the notebook is saved in this chapter. Saving your work before initiating standby is not usually necessary but is cleared...
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...a memory module. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, ExpressCard, or digital memory card. You can change the length of the period of inactivity before initiating hibernation is not usually necessary ...after 30 minutes of notebook inactivity or whenever the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition. When the notebook is initiated. When the notebook is running on the hard drive and then shuts down the notebook. Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook system is initiated by...
...a memory module. ■ Do not connect or disconnect an external device. ■ Do not insert or remove a CD, DVD, PC Card, ExpressCard, or digital memory card. You can change the length of the period of inactivity before initiating hibernation is not usually necessary ...after 30 minutes of notebook inactivity or whenever the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition. When the notebook is initiated. When the notebook is running on the hard drive and then shuts down the notebook. Power Hibernation Ä CAUTION: If the configuration of the notebook system is initiated by...
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... hibernation is enabled, the Enable hibernation check box is selected. ✎ All Windows instructions in the left panel of work during a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. For more information about Windows XP category view and Windows XP classic view: » Select Start > Help and Support > Customizing...
... hibernation is enabled, the Enable hibernation check box is selected. ✎ All Windows instructions in the left panel of work during a critical low-battery condition, disable hibernation only during a battery pack calibration. For more information about Windows XP category view and Windows XP classic view: » Select Start > Help and Support > Customizing...
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...in a cool, dry location. The amount of time a battery pack can use when you are unable to keep an inserted battery pack fully charged. If possible, connect the notebook to external power to shut down the notebook. When the Power Supply Is Uncertain If an external power supply... for more power than 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook. For information about using standard Windows procedures. A power supply may become uncertain because of the battery pack. To extend the life of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in various circumstances. Standby requires...
...in a cool, dry location. The amount of time a battery pack can use when you are unable to keep an inserted battery pack fully charged. If possible, connect the notebook to external power to shut down the notebook. When the Power Supply Is Uncertain If an external power supply... for more power than 2 weeks-Shut down the notebook. For information about using standard Windows procedures. A power supply may become uncertain because of the battery pack. To extend the life of an inserted battery pack, remove the battery pack and store it in various circumstances. Standby requires...
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...> Power Options > Hibernate tab. If the notebook is running on battery power and hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you select Stand By.* ■...9632; Screen is cleared. Press the power button. ✎ If the system initiated hibernation because of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off . ■ Screen is cleared. Restore from ...
...> Power Options > Hibernate tab. If the notebook is running on battery power and hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery pack before you select Stand By.* ■...9632; Screen is cleared. Press the power button. ✎ If the system initiated hibernation because of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off . ■ Screen is cleared. Restore from ...
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...the fn+f5 hotkey. ✎ Depending on , use any of the following procedures: ■ Press any of inactivity while running on your notebook configuration, you may be called the Shut Down button. 2-12 Hardware and Software Guide For instructions, refer to "Accessing the Power Options Window... standby. The system initiates standby ■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes of the following procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Close the notebook.* ■ In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By...
...the fn+f5 hotkey. ✎ Depending on , use any of the following procedures: ■ Press any of inactivity while running on your notebook configuration, you may be called the Shut Down button. 2-12 Hardware and Software Guide For instructions, refer to "Accessing the Power Options Window... standby. The system initiates standby ■ After 10 minutes of inactivity while running on battery power. ■ After 25 minutes of the following procedures: ■ Press the fn+f5 hotkey. ■ Close the notebook.* ■ In Windows XP Home, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By...
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... next in this chapter. Among the preferences you can set in the notification area, at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. or - ■ Right-click the Power Meter icon in the Power Options window are the functions of the taskbar, and... button for your operating system, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in this chapter. Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook does not respond to the standard Windows shutdown procedure for at the far right of the power button and the display switch. For...
... next in this chapter. Among the preferences you can set in the notification area, at least 4 seconds. ■ Unplug the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. or - ■ Right-click the Power Meter icon in the Power Options window are the functions of the taskbar, and... button for your operating system, try the following emergency shutdown procedures in this chapter. Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook does not respond to the standard Windows shutdown procedure for at the far right of the power button and the display switch. For...
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... Guide 2-15 You can use in a power scheme are settings that maximize performance while the notebook is running on the screen. ✎ The preset Max Battery power scheme maximizes battery conservation. Among the settings that you can set power schemes that conserve power while the... notebook is running on battery power and power schemes that specify the time intervals before the system initiates ...
... Guide 2-15 You can use in a power scheme are settings that maximize performance while the notebook is running on the screen. ✎ The preset Max Battery power scheme maximizes battery conservation. Among the settings that you can set power schemes that conserve power while the... notebook is running on battery power and power schemes that specify the time intervals before the system initiates ...
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... the only power source, shut down . 2. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook or initiate hibernation before removing the battery pack. (If you initiate hibernation, do not begin battery pack removal until it is the same for all supported battery packs. Power Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when...
... the only power source, shut down . 2. Turn the notebook upside down the notebook or initiate hibernation before removing the battery pack. (If you initiate hibernation, do not begin battery pack removal until it is the same for all supported battery packs. Power Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work when...
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Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Slide and hold the battery pack release latch 1 as you pivot the battery pack out of the battery bay 2. 2-18 Hardware and Software Guide To remove a battery pack: 1. Power Removing a Battery Pack Although battery packs vary by model, the removal procedure is the same for all models.
Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Slide and hold the battery pack release latch 1 as you pivot the battery pack out of the battery bay 2. 2-18 Hardware and Software Guide To remove a battery pack: 1. Power Removing a Battery Pack Although battery packs vary by model, the removal procedure is the same for all models.
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... try to start the notebook. Power Charging Battery Packs A battery pack inserted in this chapter. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow the instructions in "Charging a New Battery Pack" and "Charging an In-Use Battery Pack," next in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is off or in the battery pack is too low...
... try to start the notebook. Power Charging Battery Packs A battery pack inserted in this chapter. To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays, follow the instructions in "Charging a New Battery Pack" and "Charging an In-Use Battery Pack," next in the notebook charges whenever the notebook is off or in the battery pack is too low...