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... Using the power meter ...31 Selecting a power plan ...31 Running on battery power ...32 Removing a user-replaceable battery 32 Finding battery information 33 Conserving battery power 33 Identifying low battery levels 34 Storing a user-replaceable battery 34 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 34 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 34 Running on external power ...34 Shutting down the computer ...35...
... Using the power meter ...31 Selecting a power plan ...31 Running on battery power ...32 Removing a user-replaceable battery 32 Finding battery information 33 Conserving battery power 33 Identifying low battery levels 34 Storing a user-replaceable battery 34 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 34 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 34 Running on external power ...34 Shutting down the computer ...35...
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Current network security codes are unavailable 67 WLAN connection is very weak 68 Cannot connect to the wireless router 68 Network status icon is not displayed 69 Audio problems ...69 Power management problems 69 Resolving a low battery level 69 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 69 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 70 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 70 Troubleshooting an AC adapter 70 Contacting customer support ...71 14 Electrostatic Discharge ...72 Index ...73 ix
Current network security codes are unavailable 67 WLAN connection is very weak 68 Cannot connect to the wireless router 68 Network status icon is not displayed 69 Audio problems ...69 Power management problems 69 Resolving a low battery level 69 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 69 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 70 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation 70 Troubleshooting an AC adapter 70 Contacting customer support ...71 14 Electrostatic Discharge ...72 Index ...73 ix
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..., POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in English. ● Email support. ● Find support telephone numbers. ● Locate an HP service center. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this computer. *You can find the expressly...
..., POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507 When you may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in English. ● Email support. ● Find support telephone numbers. ● Locate an HP service center. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this computer. *You can find the expressly...
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... adapter light (6) Power connector (7) Security cable slot Left side Description ● 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 designed to cycle on page 36. NOTE: The security cable is using DC...
... adapter light (6) Power connector (7) Security cable slot Left side Description ● 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 designed to cycle on page 36. NOTE: The security cable is using DC...
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... High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in (microphone) jack Audio-out (headphone) jacks Digital Media Slot Hard drive light Power light Description Connects...
... High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed. ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Blinking white: The computer is in (microphone) jack Audio-out (headphone) jacks Digital Media Slot Hard drive light Power light Description Connects...
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Releases the battery from the battery bay. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) Battery bay Vents (4) Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom 11 Enable airflow to cool internal components.
Releases the battery from the battery bay. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) Battery bay Vents (4) Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. It is normal for the internal fan to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom 11 Enable airflow to cool internal components.
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... computer. Wireless certification labels are included with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed inside the...
... computer. Wireless certification labels are included with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed inside the...
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...following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to charge the battery, it was when you can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. NOTE: If you can balance computer performance with power conservation. To exit Sleep: ●...an external media card. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer...
...following ways: ● Briefly press the power button. ● Close the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to charge the battery, it was when you can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. NOTE: If you can balance computer performance with power conservation. To exit Sleep: ●...an external media card. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer...
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...balances performance with energy conservation. ● Power Saver. Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To initiate Hibernation, select Start, click the arrow next to prompt for a password when exiting Sleep or Hibernation, follow ...the computer is running on wakeup. 3. The following power plans are currently unavailable. 4. Click Change Settings that are available: ● HP Recommended. NOTE: If you have set the computer to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. In the left pane, ...
...balances performance with energy conservation. ● Power Saver. Power settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To initiate Hibernation, select Start, click the arrow next to prompt for a password when exiting Sleep or Hibernation, follow ...the computer is running on wakeup. 3. The following power plans are currently unavailable. 4. Click Change Settings that are available: ● HP Recommended. NOTE: If you have set the computer to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. In the left pane, ...
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... computer can also create your needs. Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. To remove the battery: 1. To 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 list. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and...
... computer can also create your needs. Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. To remove the battery: 1. To 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 list. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and...
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... using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to maximize battery life ● Information about calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that...
... using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to maximize battery life ● Information about calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to a USB port. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that...
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..., dry place to prolong the battery charge. If the battery is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more information about connecting to storage. do not short external contacts; Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in the computer box. ... select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the power meter icon in the Sleep state, and then...
..., dry place to prolong the battery charge. If the battery is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more information about connecting to storage. do not short external contacts; Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in the computer box. ... select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the power meter icon in the Sleep state, and then...
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...computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to charge. ● The display brightness increases. ● The Power Meter icon in... power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. If ...
...computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to charge. ● The display brightness increases. ● The Power Meter icon in... power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and computer. If ...
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... the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is a high-capacity optical disc. The DVDs can store more of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the CD can be used in DVD±R drives. ◦ DVD-Re-... by the edges to vibration. ● Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of the following DVD formats are using is not clean, wipe it is recorded on the computer. 2. Inserting an optical disc...
... the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is a high-capacity optical disc. The DVDs can store more of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the CD can be used in DVD±R drives. ◦ DVD-Re-... by the edges to vibration. ● Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of the following DVD formats are using is not clean, wipe it is recorded on the computer. 2. Inserting an optical disc...
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.... See Handling drives on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer gets older, you are fragile computer components that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include...
.... See Handling drives on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer gets older, you are fragile computer components that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include...
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...: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down on , and then shut it down the computer. 2. Remove the battery. Remove the hard drive: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat...
...: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down on , and then shut it down the computer. 2. Remove the battery. Remove the hard drive: 1. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on a flat...
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... where you work. The memory module slots are identical. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can help improve your productivity slows down. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. The memory module tilts up. 46 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer. To add or replace a memory module: ... a grounded metal object. When your physical work and the memory is on a flat surface. 5. A great solution to hold all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are located on the bottom of the computer ...
... where you work. The memory module slots are identical. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can help improve your productivity slows down. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. The memory module tilts up. 46 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer. To add or replace a memory module: ... a grounded metal object. When your physical work and the memory is on a flat surface. 5. A great solution to hold all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are located on the bottom of the computer ...
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...In addition, register to the latest versions. Replace the memory module service door. 10. Turn the computer right-side up . Replace the battery. 11. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer: Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which...not work well with the most out of your equipment. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you don't clean your computer. Updates can permanently damage the surface of HP programs and drivers. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your...
...In addition, register to the latest versions. Replace the memory module service door. 10. Turn the computer right-side up . Replace the battery. 11. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer: Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons, which...not work well with the most out of your equipment. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you don't clean your computer. Updates can permanently damage the surface of HP programs and drivers. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your...
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... locations. Voltage, frequency, and plug configurations vary. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it on. ● If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the...
... locations. Voltage, frequency, and plug configurations vary. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it on. ● If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the...
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... Disk (C:). 3. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Make a note of the path to the hard drive. Do not...
... Disk (C:). 3. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Make a note of the path to the hard drive. Do not...