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... exiting Sleep 35 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 36 Setting password protection on wakeup 36 Using the power meter ...37 Selecting a power plan ...37 Running on battery power ...38 Removing a user-replaceable battery 38 Finding battery information 39 vi
... exiting Sleep 35 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 36 Setting password protection on wakeup 36 Using the power meter ...37 Selecting a power plan ...37 Running on battery power ...38 Removing a user-replaceable battery 38 Finding battery information 39 vi
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... 39 Identifying low battery levels 39 Storing a user-replaceable battery 40 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 40 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 40 Running on external power ...41 Shutting down the computer ...42 7 Managing and sharing information ...43 Using a USB device ...43 Connecting a USB device 44 Removing a ...
... 39 Identifying low battery levels 39 Storing a user-replaceable battery 40 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 40 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 40 Running on external power ...41 Shutting down the computer ...42 7 Managing and sharing information ...43 Using a USB device ...43 Connecting a USB device 44 Removing a ...
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... is not displayed 83 Audio problems ...84 Power management problems 84 Resolving a low battery level 84 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 84 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 84 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 84 Troubleshooting an AC adapter 85 Contacting...
... is not displayed 83 Audio problems ...84 Power management problems 84 Resolving a low battery level 84 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 84 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 84 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 84 Troubleshooting an AC adapter 85 Contacting...
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.../go to http://www.hp.com/ support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in...
.../go to http://www.hp.com/ support. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. Limited Warranty* ● Specific warranty information about this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in...
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... types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 43. ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is idle. Attaches an optional security cable to act as a deterrent, but it...
... types of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 43. ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is idle. Attaches an optional security cable to act as a deterrent, but it...
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.... If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery bay Vents (3) Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Bottom 13 It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in...
.... If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal components. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery bay Vents (3) Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Bottom 13 It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in...
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.... Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact support. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is affixed inside the battery bay. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer...
.... Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact support. The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity is affixed inside the battery bay. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer...
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...power so that you can operate on the hard drive and the computer turns off. If the computer is important to a hibernation file on either battery power or external power. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of...Hibernation while reading from or writing to resume your work is saved to memory, allowing you exit Hibernation. When the computer is only running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to manage how your work faster than when you to a disc or an external media card...
...power so that you can operate on the hard drive and the computer turns off. If the computer is important to a hibernation file on either battery power or external power. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of...Hibernation while reading from or writing to resume your work is saved to memory, allowing you exit Hibernation. When the computer is only running on battery power and an AC power source is not available to manage how your work faster than when you to a disc or an external media card...
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... Hibernation 35 With the computer on, you can be changed using Power Options in any of inactivity, depending on whether the computer is running on battery power or on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you must enter your Windows password before the computer redisplays your work...
... Hibernation 35 With the computer on, you can be changed using Power Options in any of inactivity, depending on whether the computer is running on battery power or on and the computer displays the screen as it was when you must enter your Windows password before the computer redisplays your work...
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.... Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click Require a password (recommended). Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Click Save changes. 36 Chapter 6 Managing power To initiate Hibernation, select Start, click the arrow next to the screen...
.... Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click Require a password (recommended). Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Click Save changes. 36 Chapter 6 Managing power To initiate Hibernation, select Start, click the arrow next to the screen...
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... Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. Using the power meter 37 The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. You can also create your own power plan and customize it to suit your own plan. Different power meter icons ...indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to create your needs. The following ...
... Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. Using the power meter 37 The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. You can also create your own power plan and customize it to suit your own plan. Different power meter icons ...indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. Use HP Power Manager (select models only) or Windows Control Panel to select a power plan or to create your needs. The following ...
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... reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. 38 Chapter 6 Managing power WARNING! Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is...
... reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. 38 Chapter 6 Managing power WARNING! Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is...
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...computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any external media cards that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If ...Hibernation is disabled, and the computer is on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you leave your computer, initiate Sleep or Hibernation...
...computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any external media cards that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If ...Hibernation is disabled, and the computer is on the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you leave your computer, initiate Sleep or Hibernation...
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... internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. do not short external contacts; If the battery is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for proper battery disposal. Disposing of fire or burns, do...
... internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. do not short external contacts; If the battery is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for proper battery disposal. Disposing of fire or burns, do...
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...with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Running on computers with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard an aircraft. ● When... charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ...
...with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Running on computers with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard an aircraft. ● When... charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ...
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... exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. If the computer is lost when the computer shuts down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 42 Chapter 6 Managing power Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the... battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in ...
... exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1. If the computer is lost when the computer shuts down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 42 Chapter 6 Managing power Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the... battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in ...
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... include an optical drive that is read information and to record information one time on the CD. Information on the CD can be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is the only... source of your optical drive: ● When the battery is writing to a disc. Using optical drives An optical disc drive uses laser light to read information and to record information one time on the...
... include an optical drive that is read information and to record information one time on the CD. Information on the CD can be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is the only... source of your optical drive: ● When the battery is writing to a disc. Using optical drives An optical disc drive uses laser light to read information and to record information one time on the...
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...removable drive or on the computer. ● Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be mailed, place the drive in optimal condition. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing...; Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from a drive before writing to magnetic fields. Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, ...
...removable drive or on the computer. ● Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be mailed, place the drive in optimal condition. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing...; Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from a drive before writing to magnetic fields. Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, ...
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See Handling drives on a flat surface. 5. Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 1. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover: ▲ Loosen the wireless and memory module compartment cover screw (1), and then lift ...
See Handling drives on a flat surface. 5. Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 1. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover: ▲ Loosen the wireless and memory module compartment cover screw (1), and then lift ...
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...a flat surface. 5. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you are identical. The computer has two memory module slots. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down ...physical work , your memory isn't big enough to hold all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. The memory module slots are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Remove the...
...a flat surface. 5. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you are identical. The computer has two memory module slots. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down ...physical work , your memory isn't big enough to hold all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. The memory module slots are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Remove the...