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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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...on the top of the notebook is visible when the notebook is closed. †The battery light blinks if you try to turn on the notebook while the notebook is disconnected from external power and contains a battery pack that does not have enough charge to start the notebook. 1-2 Hardware and Software ...power/standby lights. the power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is turned on the available battery power.† Off: The battery pack is unable to start up while running on . Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive On or blinking: The ...
...on the top of the notebook is visible when the notebook is closed. †The battery light blinks if you try to turn on the notebook while the notebook is disconnected from external power and contains a battery pack that does not have enough charge to start the notebook. 1-2 Hardware and Software ...power/standby lights. the power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is turned on the available battery power.† Off: The battery pack is unable to start up while running on . Off: Notebook is off. 2 IDE (Integrated Drive On or blinking: The ...
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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 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.
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... this table vary in appearance by telephone jack. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Component ID Additional Hardware Components The components included with most notebook models. Power and Modem Hardware Component 1 AC adapter* 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 a country-specific...
... this table vary in appearance by telephone jack. Hardware and Software Guide 1-17 Component ID Additional Hardware Components The components included with most notebook models. Power and Modem Hardware Component 1 AC adapter* 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 a country-specific...
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...(P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Hardware and Software Guide 1-19 Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ■ Wireless certification labels-Select notebook models include an optional 802.11 wireless... troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the notebook. The Service Tag label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Microsoft® Windows®...
...(P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Hardware and Software Guide 1-19 Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ■ Wireless certification labels-Select notebook models include an optional 802.11 wireless... troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your screen, select Start > Help and Support > My HP Computer. ■ Microsoft Certificate of the notebook. The Service Tag label is affixed to the bottom of Authenticity-Contains the Microsoft® Windows®...
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The power/standby light on the top of the notebook is visible only when the notebook is open. The power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible 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. Power The function of each of these items are provided in Chapter 1, "Component ID." Instructions for using these items 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 open. The power/standby light on the front of the notebook is visible 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. Power The function of each of these items are provided in Chapter 1, "Component ID." Instructions for using these items is closed. 2-2 Hardware and Software Guide
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... If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on external power whenever you run on battery power from any of electric shock or damage to an optical disc. An inserted battery pack can charge only while the notebook is an important safety feature. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 The grounding pin is ...power cord grounding pin; You can use power from an inserted battery pack or on external power supplied through the AC adapter or an optional docking device. Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run the notebook on your power cord, plug the cord into an AC ...
... If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on external power whenever you run on battery power from any of electric shock or damage to an optical disc. An inserted battery pack can charge only while the notebook is an important safety feature. Hardware and Software Guide 2-3 The grounding pin is ...power cord grounding pin; You can use power from an inserted battery pack or on external power supplied through the AC adapter or an optional docking device. Power Power Sources Selecting a Power Source The notebook can run the notebook on your power cord, plug the cord into an AC ...
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... running on external power whenever external power 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. The current power source is identified by the Power Meter icon, which is displayed by default...
... running on external power whenever external power 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. The current power source is identified by the Power Meter icon, which is displayed by default...
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... use. Saving your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is a recommended precaution. When standby is initiated, your work is running on battery power and after 25 minutes of inactivity when the notebook is returned instantly to the screen. By default, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of...
... use. Saving your work is saved in random access memory (RAM), the screen is a recommended precaution. When standby is initiated, your work is running on battery power and after 25 minutes of inactivity when the notebook is returned instantly to the screen. By default, the system initiates standby after 10 minutes of...
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...is a recommended precaution. Saving your place manually after 30 minutes of notebook inactivity or whenever the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition. To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off, press the power button. ■ If the notebook is in hibernation, your work is returned to the screen. ■... add or remove 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. When the notebook is running on the hard drive and then shuts down the...
...is a recommended precaution. Saving your place manually after 30 minutes of notebook inactivity or whenever the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition. To determine whether the notebook is in hibernation or turned off, press the power button. ■ If the notebook is in hibernation, your work is returned to the screen. ■... add or remove 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. When the notebook is running on the hard drive and then shuts down the...
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If 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...
If 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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...Uncertain If an external power supply is uncertain, initiate hibernation or shut down your notebook using standby, hibernation, and shutdown in various circumstances. If you plan to keep an inserted battery pack fully charged. The "Default Power Settings" section also includes emergency procedures ...that you can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of time a battery pack can use when you plan to resume shortly-Initiate standby for shorter times and hibernation for longer times...
...Uncertain If an external power supply is uncertain, initiate hibernation or shut down your notebook using standby, hibernation, and shutdown in various circumstances. If you plan to keep an inserted battery pack fully charged. The "Default Power Settings" section also includes emergency procedures ...that you can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of time a battery pack can use when you plan to resume shortly-Initiate standby for shorter times and hibernation for longer times...
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... and hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off . ■ Screen is cleared. Then hold down shift as you press the power ... By.* ■ Power/standby lights are turned on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may not respond if the drained battery pack is the only power source.) ■ Power/standbyligh ts are turned off . ■ Screen is cleared. Hardware and Software Guide 2-...
... and hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation ■ After 30 minutes of notebook inactivity. ■ Whenever the battery pack reaches a critical low-battery condition. ■ Power/standby lights are turned off . ■ Screen is cleared. Then hold down shift as you press the power ... By.* ■ Power/standby lights are turned on your network connections, the Turn Off Computer button may not respond if the drained battery pack is the only power source.) ■ Power/standbyligh ts are turned off . ■ Screen is cleared. Hardware and Software Guide 2-...
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... on . ■ Your work is required. Use any 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... Computer button may also be able to initiate standby. For instructions, refer to the screen. *Closing the notebook presses the display switch. With the notebook on your notebook configuration, you may be changed. Power Initiating or Resuming from standby. The function of the following procedures: ...
... on . ■ Your work is required. Use any 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... Computer button may also be able to initiate standby. For instructions, refer to the screen. *Closing the notebook presses the display switch. With the notebook on your notebook configuration, you may be changed. Power Initiating or Resuming from standby. The function of the following procedures: ...
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... and then select Adjust Power Properties. Hardware and Software Guide 2-13 For battery pack removal instructions refer to "Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack," later in this chapter. Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook does not respond to "Displaying the Power Meter Icon," next in this ... Shut Down > Turn Off. ❏ In Windows XP Professional, select Shut down from external power and remove the battery pack. By default, when the notebook is not displayed, refer to the standard Windows shutdown procedure for at the far right of the power button and the...
... and then select Adjust Power Properties. Hardware and Software Guide 2-13 For battery pack removal instructions refer to "Inserting or Removing a Battery Pack," later in this chapter. Power Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures If the notebook does not respond to "Displaying the Power Meter Icon," next in this ... Shut Down > Turn Off. ❏ In Windows XP Professional, select Shut down from external power and remove the battery pack. By default, when the notebook is not displayed, refer to the standard Windows shutdown procedure for at the far right of the power button and the...
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... Changing a Power Scheme A power scheme controls the amount of power used by the notebook. 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. To select a preset power scheme or to create a custom power scheme...
... Changing a Power Scheme A power scheme controls the amount of power used by the notebook. 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. To select a preset power scheme or to create a custom power scheme...
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... lights are turned off, indicating that is 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. Hardware and Software Guide 2-17 Slide the...
... lights are turned off, indicating that is 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. Hardware and Software Guide 2-17 Slide the...
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To remove a battery pack: 1. 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 Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Power Removing a Battery Pack Although battery packs vary by model, the removal procedure is the same for all models.
To remove a battery pack: 1. 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 Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Power Removing a Battery Pack Although battery packs vary by model, the removal procedure is the same for all models.
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..., but the battery pack charges faster while the notebook is off or in the battery pack is connected to start the notebook. 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 too low...
..., but the battery pack charges faster while the notebook is off or in the battery pack is connected to start the notebook. 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 too low...