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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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.... ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to information, and more details, go to http://www.hp.com/ comfort and decrease your language, go to http://www.hp.com/ go / contactHP. For product details,... To access this computer. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. More HP resources 3 Safety & Comfort Guide ● Proper workstation setup. To access this guide. Worldwide support ● Chat online with the user guides...
.... ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to information, and more details, go to http://www.hp.com/ comfort and decrease your language, go to http://www.hp.com/ go / contactHP. For product details,... To access this computer. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. More HP resources 3 Safety & Comfort Guide ● Proper workstation setup. To access this guide. Worldwide support ● Chat online with the user guides...
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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 using DC power. Right side Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) Optical...
... 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 using DC power. Right side Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) Optical...
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... cool internal components. Bottom 13 Wireless and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery bay Vents (3) Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal...
... cool internal components. Bottom 13 Wireless and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery bay Vents (3) Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cool internal...
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...troubleshoot the operating system. Wireless certification labels are in which the devices have been approved for use. The labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed inside the... battery bay. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in easily accessible locations. ...
...troubleshoot the operating system. Wireless certification labels are in which the devices have been approved for use. The labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. The regulatory label is affixed inside the... battery bay. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of the countries or regions in easily accessible locations. ...
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... Hibernation. Your computer supports power plans to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you to monitor and conserve the battery charge. When Sleep is initiated, the screen clears, and your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the...Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is saved to memory, allowing you can operate on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is only running on either battery power or external power. Using Sleep or Hibernation Microsoft Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep...
... Hibernation. Your computer supports power plans to manage how your computer uses and conserves power so that you to monitor and conserve the battery charge. When Sleep is initiated, the screen clears, and your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the...Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is saved to memory, allowing you can operate on battery power and an AC power source is not available to charge the battery, it is only running on either battery power or external power. Using Sleep or Hibernation Microsoft Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep...
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... on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is running on battery power or on external power. Using Sleep or Hibernation 35 NOTE: If you have set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a specific period of...
... on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the TouchPad. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is running on battery power or on external power. Using Sleep or Hibernation 35 NOTE: If you have set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a specific period of...
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...wakeup To set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending on whether the computer is running on battery power or on wakeup, you need to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Click Require a password (recommended). Power ...settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password on ...
...wakeup To set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending on whether the computer is running on battery power or on wakeup, you need to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. Click Require a password (recommended). Power ...settings and timeouts can be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password on ...
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...click the Power Meter icon and select an item from the list. Using the power meter 37 The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. Selecting a power plan A power plan manages how the computer uses power and helps you to ...Performance. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. To access the Power Options in the Control Panel, ...
...click the Power Meter icon and select an item from the list. Using the power meter 37 The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. Selecting a power plan A power plan manages how the computer uses power and helps you to ...Performance. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended. To start HP Power Manager, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Power Manager. To access the Power Options in the Control Panel, ...
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... 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 To remove the battery: 1. Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it (3) from HP. The battery in the computer and the computer is...
... 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 To remove the battery: 1. Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it (3) from HP. The battery in the computer and the computer is...
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... or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect...you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to maximize battery life ● Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. The computer...
... or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged. ● Turn off wireless devices when you are not using them. ● Disconnect...you are not plugged into an external power source, such as an external hard drive connected to maximize battery life ● Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select Start > Help and Support > Learn > Power Plans: Frequently Asked Questions. The computer...
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...Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for more information about ordering a replacement battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to the HP website for extended periods of time. To reduce the risk of fire ...for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it to prolong the battery charge. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for proper battery disposal. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. do...
...Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for more information about ordering a replacement battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in Help and Support notifies you to the HP website for extended periods of time. To reduce the risk of fire ...for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before returning it to prolong the battery charge. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for proper battery disposal. If the battery is possibly covered by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. do...
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...adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard an aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When...area changes appearance. Connect the computer to external power under any of 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...
...adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard an aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When...area changes appearance. Connect the computer to external power under any of 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...
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...unresponsive and you are unable 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 are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the ... will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 42 Chapter 6 Managing power Select Start > Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns...
...unresponsive and you are unable 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 are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to use the ... will be unused and disconnected from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 42 Chapter 6 Managing power Select Start > Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns...
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... other optical discs and they can support up to 17 GB. Information on the CD can store more of your optical drive: ● When the battery is permanent. A double-sided DVD can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. it with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth. Note the following disc ... movie simultaneously on the disc, it cannot be used to record, rewrite, and play back high-definition (HD) video. The DVDs can be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the CD-R disc, it cannot be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc ...
... other optical discs and they can support up to 17 GB. Information on the CD can store more of your optical drive: ● When the battery is permanent. A double-sided DVD can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. it with a dry, lint-free, soft cloth. Note the following disc ... movie simultaneously on the disc, it cannot be used to record, rewrite, and play back high-definition (HD) video. The DVDs can be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the CD-R disc, it cannot be erased. ● DVD-A digital video disc ...
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... computer on the computer. ● Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer, and tips for traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● ...provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is important to perform regular maintenance to magnetic fields. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive ...
... computer on the computer. ● Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer, and tips for traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● ...provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is important to perform regular maintenance to magnetic fields. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive ...
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... drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Improving performance 51 NOTE: To access the hard drive cover screw, you are fragile computer components that is writing to a disc...
... drive is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Improving performance 51 NOTE: To access the hard drive cover screw, you are fragile computer components that is writing to a disc...
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...computer under the hard drive cover. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Turn the computer upside down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 6. When your physical work and shut down on the bottom of the computer can be sure that you work and ... enough to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all external devices connected to expand the amount of the memory module. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. If you are located on a flat surface. 5. Improving performance 55 Do not remove a memory module ...
...computer under the hard drive cover. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 7. Turn the computer upside down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 6. When your physical work and shut down on the bottom of the computer can be sure that you work and ... enough to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all external devices connected to expand the amount of the memory module. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. If you are located on a flat surface. 5. Improving performance 55 Do not remove a memory module ...