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... password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing battery discharge time 23 Managing low battery levels 23 Identifying low battery levels 23 Resolving a low battery level 24 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available...
... password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing battery discharge time 23 Managing low battery levels 23 Identifying low battery levels 23 Resolving a low battery level 24 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available...
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Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
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...tools, and technical support. The poster is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. To...user guides and reference material are provided with the computer. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety ...
...tools, and technical support. The poster is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. To...user guides and reference material are provided with the computer. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety ...
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... in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the SIM, and then remove it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. Unplug ...3. Using GPS (select models only) 7 If you are not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 8. Replace the battery. 8. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery. 6. Using GPS (select models only) Your computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS). Reconnect external power...
... in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the SIM, and then remove it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. Unplug ...3. Using GPS (select models only) 7 If you are not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 8. Replace the battery. 8. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery. 6. Using GPS (select models only) Your computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS). Reconnect external power...
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...computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down command closes all open programs, ...: A computer may have been registered 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 click is called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer.
...computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost when the computer shuts down command closes all open programs, ...: A computer may have been registered 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 click is called Shut Down instead of Turn Off Computer.
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...to be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off...power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep...
...to be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off...power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep...
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...required on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Using power plans A power plan is running on battery or external power. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification ... > System and Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of the taskbar. Selecting a different power plan Use any of ...
...required on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Using power plans A power plan is running on battery or external power. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification ... > System and Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of the taskbar. Selecting a different power plan Use any of ...
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To change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Save changes. or - Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. In ... your changes. Click Change Settings that are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. If you need to create or change your user account password, and then...
To change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Save changes. or - Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. In ... your changes. Click Change Settings that are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. If you need to create or change your user account password, and then...
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... how you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is off and unplugged from HP. WARNING! 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 external power. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the...
... how you disconnect AC power, the display brightness is off and unplugged from HP. WARNING! 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 external power. Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the...
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...Options in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. The computer takes the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use ...computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. Preferences set at the far right of the...
...Options in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. The computer takes the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use ...computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. Preferences set at the far right of the...
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... battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter...battery and store it separately. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. Storing a battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to external power. 2. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Conserving battery...battery, place it in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery...on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit...
... battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter...battery and store it separately. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. Storing a battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to external power. 2. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Conserving battery...battery, place it in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery...on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit...
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...supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a CD, a DVD...refer to the HP Web site for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. To reduce the risk of a used battery WARNING! Refer to storage. External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. NOTE: A stored battery should be ...
...supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing information to a CD, a DVD...refer to the HP Web site for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. To reduce the risk of a used battery WARNING! Refer to storage. External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. NOTE: A stored battery should be ...
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Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to make the computer feel cooler to the touch. ● Off-With CoolSense turned off, your computer ... settings to match your computer's thermal settings through the use of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. When the computer is stationary, HP CoolSense prioritizes performance and is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and...
Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to make the computer feel cooler to the touch. ● Off-With CoolSense turned off, your computer ... settings to match your computer's thermal settings through the use of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. When the computer is stationary, HP CoolSense prioritizes performance and is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and...
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...; Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective ...a drive. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sensitive to a disc. The write process is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media from...
...; Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective ...a drive. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sensitive to a disc. The write process is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media from...
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...select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may want to run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive so that you can run on battery power. After you... for more efficiently. Depending on the size of your computer. You may take more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment disk. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to AC power. 2. Using hard drives 37 Select Start > All ...
...select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may want to run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive so that you can run on battery power. After you... for more efficiently. Depending on the size of your computer. You may take more efficiently. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. Click Defragment disk. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to AC power. 2. Using hard drives 37 Select Start > All ...
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...System Tray row, click Show. 3. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. On the Icon in the Mobility Center may not show that you need to normal operation. Click OK. ...lack moving parts, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is superimposed over the hard drive icon. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection...
...System Tray row, click Show. 3. To enable the notification area icon: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. On the Icon in the Mobility Center may not show that you need to normal operation. Click OK. ...lack moving parts, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is superimposed over the hard drive icon. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection...
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... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on your computer to your hard drive. Make a note of damage to the...
... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the location on your computer to your hard drive. Make a note of damage to the...
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... it attempts to move the data to run diagnostic tests to stop a diagnostics test while it is functioning properly. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to start the computer. ● Run-in test-This test repeats the start-up test does not detect. ● Hard... on-screen instructions. Click the diagnostic test you want to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the System Diagnostics window. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the ...
... it attempts to move the data to run diagnostic tests to stop a diagnostics test while it is functioning properly. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to start the computer. ● Run-in test-This test repeats the start-up test does not detect. ● Hard... on-screen instructions. Click the diagnostic test you want to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the System Diagnostics window. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the ...
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... Radio Service (GPRS) device, the 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 an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. ◦ ...aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in some environments. Keep the backup separate from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you plan to use is at the discretion of your bags. Security devices with magnetic fields include ...
... Radio Service (GPRS) device, the 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 an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. ◦ ...aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in some environments. Keep the backup separate from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you plan to use is at the discretion of your bags. Security devices with magnetic fields include ...
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...using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading ... wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 19, 23 critical security updates, installing 48 CyberLink PowerDVD 17 D digital card inserting 27 removing 28 supported formats 27 Disk ...
...using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading ... wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 19, 23 critical security updates, installing 48 CyberLink PowerDVD 17 D digital card inserting 27 removing 28 supported formats 27 Disk ...
