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... password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the remaining battery charge 25 Maximizing battery discharge time 25 Managing low battery levels 25 Identifying low battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level 26 Resolving a low battery level when external power is...
... password protection on wakeup 23 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 24 Using battery power ...24 Finding additional battery information 24 Using Battery Check ...25 Displaying the remaining battery charge 25 Maximizing battery discharge time 25 Managing low battery levels 25 Identifying low battery levels 25 Resolving a low battery level 26 Resolving a low battery level when external power is...
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... for computer users. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. For U.S. support, go /bsc. ● Help and Support...
... for computer users. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. For U.S. support, go /bsc. ● Help and Support...
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...devices connected to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the connector, use minimal force... when inserting a SIM. 7. Turn on the computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Unplug the power cord from the slot...
...devices connected to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the connector, use minimal force... when inserting a SIM. 7. Turn on the computer. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Unplug the power cord from the slot...
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...the recommended procedure is to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to both types of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, .... 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is used ...
...the recommended procedure is to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to both types of the following emergency procedures in Hibernation, .... 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is used ...
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... button, and then click Sleep. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When Sleep is saved to the screen as it was before you can be changed in Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of... timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be required...
... button, and then click Sleep. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When Sleep is saved to the screen as it was before you can be changed in Hibernation. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of... timeouts can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. NOTE: If you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be required...
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... > System and Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to quickly access power settings... and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Customizing power plans 1. Click the power meter...
... > System and Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list. Using power plans A power plan is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to quickly access power settings... and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Customizing power plans 1. Click the power meter...
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...; Information on power management settings, running : ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - Using battery power 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 the computer or an AC power loss occurs. Select computer models can...
...; Information on power management settings, running : ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - Using battery power 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 the computer or an AC power loss occurs. Select computer models can...
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.... Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Managing low battery levels The information in the notification area, at the factory. or - ● The power meter icon in Power Options. Displaying... properly, and then reports the results of the battery installed in Windows Control Panel. Using battery power 25 To run Battery Check: 1. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see the Getting Started guide. - Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on ...
.... Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Managing low battery levels The information in the notification area, at the factory. or - ● The power meter icon in Power Options. Displaying... properly, and then reports the results of the battery installed in Windows Control Panel. Using battery power 25 To run Battery Check: 1. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see the Getting Started guide. - Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on ...
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...To reduce the risk of the following actions for extended periods of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power. 2. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC... adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. NOTE: For additional information about the...
...To reduce the risk of the following actions for extended periods of time. 26 Chapter 4 Power management Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power. 2. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC... adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is on page 22. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. NOTE: For additional information about the...
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...appearance. External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for proper battery disposal. Connect the computer to the HP website for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. To prolong the charge of the following conditions:...AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Using external AC power 27 NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not short external...
...appearance. External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for proper battery disposal. Connect the computer to the HP website for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. To prolong the charge of the following conditions:...AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Using external AC power 27 NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not short external...
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... remain off . Contact support for information on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Shut down the computer. 2. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the... symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not functioning and should be replaced. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it ...
... remain off . Contact support for information on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Shut down the computer. 2. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the... symptoms when it into an AC outlet. 4. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not functioning and should be replaced. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it ...
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... not support dual graphics. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. Switchable graphics are equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. NOTE: To determine whether your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, see the switchable...
... not support dual graphics. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. Switchable graphics are equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. NOTE: To determine whether your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, see the switchable...
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...: Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the... to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of the drive. ● Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the keyboard or move a...
...: Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the... to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of the drive. ● Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the keyboard or move a...
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... solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on battery power. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. Click OK. For more information,...drive, the computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the notification area is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep ...
... solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is running on battery power. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by HP 3D DriveGuard. Click OK. For more information,...drive, the computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the notification area is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not shut down or initiate Sleep ...
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... and Support > Maintain. 2. b. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to the location on battery power, docked in this section provide an overview of the date, name, or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive...
... and Support > Maintain. 2. b. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the path to the location on battery power, docked in this section provide an overview of the date, name, or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your hard drive...
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... Memory Test To do this Control access to Setup Utility. Run a diagnostic test on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then...
... Memory Test To do this Control access to Setup Utility. Run a diagnostic test on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. ● Hard disk test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the hard drive, and then...
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...Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Advanced System Diagnostics window. If the battery fails the test, contact support to run, and then follow the on or restart the computer. You can view system information and error logs in... -screen instructions. Click the diagnostic test you need to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement...
...Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the Advanced System Diagnostics window. If the battery fails the test, contact support to run, and then follow the on or restart the computer. You can view system information and error logs in... -screen instructions. Click the diagnostic test you need to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement...
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... -flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with a drive. In-flight computer use the computer during a flight, listen for the in mind to keep your equipment... safe. ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. CAUTION: Perform this action before shipping, storing, or ...
... -flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with a drive. In-flight computer use the computer during a flight, listen for the in mind to keep your equipment... safe. ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. CAUTION: Perform this action before shipping, storing, or ...
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...DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading...existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 43 Disk...
...DriveLock password entering 55 removing 56 B battery conserving power 26 discharging 25 displaying remaining charge 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading...existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting 31 removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 43 Disk...
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...GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 ...hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs...
...GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 29 H hard drive external 39 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 hard drive light 44 HDMI port, connecting 18 HDMI, configuring audio 18 Hibernation exiting 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 ...hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs...
