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...17 VGA ...17 DisplayPort ...18 HDMI ...18 Configuring audio for HDMI 19 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 19 Using HP MediaSmart (select models only 20 4 Power management ...21 Shutting down the computer ...21 Setting power options ...22 Using ...remaining battery charge 26 Maximizing battery discharge time 26 Managing low battery levels 26 Identifying low battery levels 26 Resolving a low battery level 27 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 27 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... 27 Resolving a low battery level...
...17 VGA ...17 DisplayPort ...18 HDMI ...18 Configuring audio for HDMI 19 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 19 Using HP MediaSmart (select models only 20 4 Power management ...21 Shutting down the computer ...21 Setting power options ...22 Using ...remaining battery charge 26 Maximizing battery discharge time 26 Managing low battery levels 26 Identifying low battery levels 26 Resolving a low battery level 27 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 27 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... 27 Resolving a low battery level...
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... Disposing of a used battery 28 Replacing the battery ...28 Using external AC power ...29 Testing an AC adapter ...30 5 External cards and devices ...31 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 31 ...
... Disposing of a used battery 28 Replacing the battery ...28 Using external AC power ...29 Testing an AC adapter ...30 5 External cards and devices ...31 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 31 ...
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... available on your computer. To access this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. For country- This...
... available on your computer. To access this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and technical support. For country- This...
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... the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. To reduce the risk of damage to the Getting Started guide. 1. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Turn on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Shut down the computer. Close the ...display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Replace the battery. 8. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn ...
... the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. To reduce the risk of damage to the Getting Started guide. 1. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Turn on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Shut down the computer. Close the ...display. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Replace the battery. 8. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn ...
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... a network domain, the button you are connecting an external hardware device that affect any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you click is called Shut Down instead of power controls. Shut down . The term Sleep is used...
... a network domain, the button you are connecting an external hardware device that affect any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you click is called Shut Down instead of power controls. Shut down . The term Sleep is used...
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... audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from external power and remove the battery. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in the sequence provided...the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power or on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer ...
... audio or video playback functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from external power and remove the battery. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state or in the sequence provided...the Shut down button, and then click Sleep. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power or on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Windows XP-Select Start > Turn Off Computer ...
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... turn on and your work returns to the screen where you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan (or power scheme in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set at...power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Power settings...
... turn on and your work returns to the screen where you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan (or power scheme in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you have set at...power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Power settings...
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... Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, and then select an item from the Power schemes list. 3. Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed . 4. or - In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup Windows 7 To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer...
... Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, and then select an item from the Power schemes list. 3. Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed . 4. or - In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup Windows 7 To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer...
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...and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from Standby check box. 4. For information on how you work in Windows 7 Help and Support provides ... click Adjust Power Properties. 2. Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from HP. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is automatically decreased to save battery life. NOTE: If you need to create or change your user account password, ...
...and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from Standby check box. 4. For information on how you work in Windows 7 Help and Support provides ... click Adjust Power Properties. 2. Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from HP. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is automatically decreased to save battery life. NOTE: If you need to create or change your user account password, ...
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... meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Power...set at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The computer must be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to work properly. 2. Connect the AC adapter to see if they are functioning properly, and then...
... meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Power...set at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: The computer must be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to work properly. 2. Connect the AC adapter to see if they are functioning properly, and then...
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...devices that are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Using battery power 27 Turn on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down ... or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of the following actions...
...devices that are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Using battery power 27 Turn on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down ... or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of the following actions...
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.... do not dispose of in fire or water. Replacing the battery In Windows 7, Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to the HP Web site for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it separately. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. NOTE: A stored...
.... do not dispose of in fire or water. Replacing the battery In Windows 7, Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to the HP Web site for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it separately. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. NOTE: A stored...
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... to charge. ● If the computer is automatically decreased to external AC power under any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is turned on connecting to AC power, refer to the Quick Setup poster provided in the notification area changes appearance... optional docking or expansion device. WARNING! To 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...
... to charge. ● If the computer is automatically decreased to external AC power under any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is turned on connecting to AC power, refer to the Quick Setup poster provided in the notification area changes appearance... optional docking or expansion device. WARNING! To 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...
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... support for information on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Remove the battery from the computer. 3.
... support for information on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Remove the battery from the computer. 3.
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... the only source of power, be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Do not ...
... the only source of power, be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Do not ...
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... red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked the drive, the computer behaves in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down. ●... by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. To determine whether drives are parked, a yellow moon is parked. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power. For immediate updates after the end of one of the following Note. 46 Chapter 6 Drives Select Start > ...
... red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Managing power with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked the drive, the computer behaves in the following ways: ● The computer will not shut down. ●... by User Account Control, click Yes. 2. To determine whether drives are parked, a yellow moon is parked. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power. For immediate updates after the end of one of the following Note. 46 Chapter 6 Drives Select Start > ...
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..., click the hard drive icon to initiate Hibernation. NOTE: If the computer is displayed. NOTE: Depending on your optical drive, is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to open the software and change settings. 3. Click the appropriate button to enable or disable...
..., click the hard drive icon to initiate Hibernation. NOTE: If the computer is displayed. NOTE: Depending on your optical drive, is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to open the software and change settings. 3. Click the appropriate button to enable or disable...
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Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Make a note of damage to the computer or an ...
Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Make a note of damage to the computer or an ...
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...System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test-This test analyzes the main computer components that the start System Diagnostics: 1. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to start the computer. ● Run-in test-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for intermittent problems ...to move the data to run diagnostic tests to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. NOTE: After a message on or restart the computer. Click the diagnostic test you...
...System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test-This test analyzes the main computer components that the start System Diagnostics: 1. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to start the computer. ● Run-in test-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for intermittent problems ...to move the data to run diagnostic tests to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. NOTE: After a message on or restart the computer. Click the diagnostic test you...
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...shipping, storing, or traveling with the rest of these traveling and shipping tips: ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with a drive. ◦ Turn off and then disconnect all external media cards, such as digital cards. Keep the backup... computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as hand luggage; Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of...
...shipping, storing, or traveling with the rest of these traveling and shipping tips: ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with a drive. ◦ Turn off and then disconnect all external media cards, such as digital cards. Keep the backup... computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as hand luggage; Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of...