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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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... poster-Guides you through setting up your computer. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper... for the location of the features described in this guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about your computer, either in... and specifications. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. The poster is also available on the Web, go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety...
... poster-Guides you through setting up your computer. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper... for the location of the features described in this guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about your computer, either in... and specifications. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. The poster is also available on the Web, go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety...
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... a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it is off or in on by pressing the power button. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the SIM, and then remove it from the slot. 7. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM ...: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. Replace the battery. 8. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. ...
... a SIM is inserted incorrectly, it is off or in on by pressing the power button. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the SIM, and then remove it from the slot. 7. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM ...: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. Replace the battery. 8. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. ...
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... ● Disconnect the computer from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1.... button is used throughout this guide to refer to both types 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 procedure, try the following emergency procedures ...
... ● Disconnect the computer from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management If the computer is unresponsive and you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is possible. 1.... button is used throughout this guide to refer to both types 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 procedure, try the following emergency procedures ...
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...exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The ...saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on and your work will return to...
...exiting Sleep The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The ...saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on and your work will return to...
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...the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power...Security > Power Options. 2. The power meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to change the power plan, click the power meter ...
...the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power...Security > Power Options. 2. The power meter allows you conserve power or maximize performance. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow next to change the power plan, click the power meter ...
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... settings, running : ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - 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. Computer battery life varies, depending on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see...
... settings, running : ▲ Select Start > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - 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. Computer battery life varies, depending on increasing or decreasing display brightness, see...
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... The information in Windows Control Panel. Preferences set at the far right of the taskbar. To run Battery Check: 1. Using battery power 25 Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on the status of the examination. NOTE: The computer must be changed using ... and system responses set using Power Options do not affect lights. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged, if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery ● Store the user-replaceable battery in a cool, dry location. ● Select the Power saver setting in...
... The information in Windows Control Panel. Preferences set at the far right of the taskbar. To run Battery Check: 1. Using battery power 25 Using Battery Check Help and Support provides information on the status of the examination. NOTE: The computer must be changed using ... and system responses set using Power Options do not affect lights. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged, if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery ● Store the user-replaceable battery in a cool, dry location. ● Select the Power saver setting in...
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... 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 available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any ... initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is on page 22. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in the Sleep...
... 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 available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any ... initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is on page 22. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in the Sleep...
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...docking or expansion device. If a computer will be checked every 6 months. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Using external AC power WARNING! Calibrate a battery before returning it in the computer box. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC ...adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. To prolong the charge of a user-replaceable battery (select models only) WARNING! A message refers you connect the computer to external AC power, the...
...docking or expansion device. If a computer will be checked every 6 months. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Using external AC power WARNING! Calibrate a battery before returning it in the computer box. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC ...adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. To prolong the charge of a user-replaceable battery (select models only) WARNING! A message refers you connect the computer to external AC power, the...
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...information on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. Connect the AC adapter to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining ...Power management Shut down the computer. 2. 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. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following symptoms ...
...information on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. Connect the AC adapter to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining ...Power management Shut down the computer. 2. 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. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following symptoms ...
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.... Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. NOTE: To determine whether your system is equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with either Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based on the desktop...
.... Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. NOTE: To determine whether your system is equipped with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with either Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based on the desktop...
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...bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that the battery is writing to which they apply. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media from a drive before handling drives. Observe these... a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on it down the computer. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move a computer that is off, in the...
...bay, or traveling with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Do not use X-rays instead of power, be sure that the battery is writing to which they apply. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media from a drive before handling drives. Observe these... a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on it down the computer. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move a computer that is off, in the...
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... over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to normal operation. Click OK. Managing power with the display closed while the computer...
... over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to normal operation. Click OK. Managing power with the display closed while the computer...
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... path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by following the on battery power, docked in this path when you want to the hard drive. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. The hard drive designation is connected to...
... path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by following the on battery power, docked in this path when you want to the hard drive. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. The hard drive designation is connected to...
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... menu Select Administrator password Power-on the hard drive. 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 checks...
... menu Select Administrator password Power-on the hard drive. 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 checks...
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... the test, contact support 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. Turn on -screen instructions. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. When...want to run, and then follow the on or restart the computer. Click the diagnostic test you need to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. If it is running, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2.
... the test, contact support 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. Turn on -screen instructions. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. When...want to run, and then follow the on or restart the computer. Click the diagnostic test you need to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. If it is running, press esc. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f2. 2.
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...information. ◦ Shut down the computer. ● Take along a backup of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of your bags. CAUTION...: Avoid exposing a drive 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.
...information. ◦ Shut down the computer. ● Take along a backup of magnetism and do not check it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of your bags. CAUTION...: Avoid exposing a drive 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.
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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...