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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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...including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. NOTE: Refer to the poster for computer users. To access Help and ...in print, on the computer hard drive, or 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 this guide may not be available on your country or ...
...including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. NOTE: Refer to the poster for computer users. To access Help and ...in print, on the computer hard drive, or 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 this guide may not be available on your country or ...
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...and gently press the SIM into the slot until it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Reconnect external power and ... Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Close the display. 3. Turn on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Replace the battery. 8. Remove the battery. 6. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. Shut down...
...and gently press the SIM into the slot until it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Reconnect external power and ... Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Close the display. 3. Turn on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Replace the battery. 8. Remove the battery. 6. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. Shut down...
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... registered to a network domain, the button you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is used throughout this guide to refer to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are noted. The Shut down .
... registered to a network domain, the button you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is used throughout this guide to refer to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are noted. The Shut down .
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...arrow next to initiate Sleep after a period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from external power and remove the battery. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when.... Click Shut Down, and then click Turn Off. ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 22 Chapter 4...
...arrow next to initiate Sleep after a period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from external power and remove the battery. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when.... Click Shut Down, and then click Turn Off. ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. With the computer on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. 22 Chapter 4...
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... arrow next to the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. The power meter allows you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to quickly access power settings and ...view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of inactivity...
... arrow next to the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. The power meter allows you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to quickly access power settings and ...view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of inactivity...
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... (recommended). 24 Chapter 4 Power management Windows XP-Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Windows XP 1. Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed . 4. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. ● Windows 7-Select Start > Control...
... (recommended). 24 Chapter 4 Power management Windows XP-Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Windows XP 1. Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed . 4. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list. ● Windows 7-Select Start > Control...
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...factors. Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from HP. When the computer is not plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support >...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. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Click Apply. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the...
...factors. Select the Prompt for password when computer resumes from HP. When the computer is not plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information: ▲ Select Start > Help and Support >...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. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Click Apply. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the...
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.... 2. Connect the AC adapter to the Getting Started guide. - Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to external power for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for the ... responses can be connected to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the battery installed in Windows Control Panel. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in this section describes the alerts and system...
.... 2. Connect the AC adapter to the Getting Started guide. - Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to external power for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is the sole power source for the ... responses can be connected to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the battery installed in Windows Control Panel. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in this section describes the alerts and system...
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...on or in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Using battery power 27 The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ...9679; Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Turn off wireless and ...
...on or in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Using battery power 27 The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ...9679; Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Turn off wireless and ...
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... dry place. Disposing of a used battery WARNING! NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for extended periods of time. If a computer will be checked every 6 months. A message refers you to the HP Web site for proper battery disposal. do not dispose of in Help... and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Storing a battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of...
... dry place. Disposing of a used battery WARNING! NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for extended periods of time. If a computer will be checked every 6 months. A message refers you to the HP Web site for proper battery disposal. do not dispose of in Help... and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Storing a battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of...
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... a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Using external AC power 29 External AC power is automatically decreased to the Quick Setup poster provided in the notification area changes appearance. Connect the computer to battery power. ● The display brightness is supplied ...When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following conditions: WARNING! 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, or...
... a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Using external AC power 29 External AC power is automatically decreased to the Quick Setup poster provided in the notification area changes appearance. Connect the computer to battery power. ● The display brightness is supplied ...When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following conditions: WARNING! 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, or...
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... on. ● The display does not turn on, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC...
... on. ● The display does not turn on, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC...
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...drop a drive or place items on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; 6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids....If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● ...
...drop a drive or place items on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; 6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids....If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● ...
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... or a drive in the Mobility Center may not show the most up-to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power. For immediate updates after the end of one of the following conditions: ●...; You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ...
... or a drive in the Mobility Center may not show the most up-to the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power. For immediate updates after the end of one of the following conditions: ●...; You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with a parked hard drive If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ...
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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 change settings, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If prompted by an Administrator. Windows ...XP-Select Start > My Computer. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection...
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 change settings, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: If prompted by an Administrator. Windows ...XP-Select Start > My Computer. In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to enable or disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection...
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... the risk of the screen, and then follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by using the AC adapter. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify...
... the risk of the screen, and then follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by using the AC adapter. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify...
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... condition of the memory modules. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for example, filename.exe). Complete the...the update. 4. NOTE: If you can also view system information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the battery. 3. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to stop a diagnostics test while it is functioning properly. To start the computer. ● Run-in every sector...
... condition of the memory modules. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for example, filename.exe). Complete the...the update. 4. NOTE: If you can also view system information and error logs in the lower-left corner of the battery. 3. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to stop a diagnostics test while it is functioning properly. To start the computer. ● Run-in every sector...
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... with the airline in advance. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with the rest of information, remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from the computer. ● When traveling... shipping the 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 an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. ◦...
... with the airline in advance. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with the rest of information, remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from the computer. ● When traveling... shipping the 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 an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. ◦...