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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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NOTE: See the poster for computer users. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work ... this guide on the Web at 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. To access the Getting Started guide...
NOTE: See the poster for computer users. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work ... this guide on the Web at 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. To access the Getting Started guide...
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Disconnect all external devices connected to the SIM slot on the computer. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Close the display. 3. Turn...
Disconnect all external devices connected to the SIM slot on the computer. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Close the display. 3. Turn...
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.... 2. The term power 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 in Hibernation, you...
.... 2. The term power 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 in Hibernation, you...
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...display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you must enter your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. If the computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of... To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is in ...
...display. ● Press a key on wakeup, you must enter your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. If the computer is saved to a disc or an external media card. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of... To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. With the computer on, you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is in ...
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...select an item from the list. The power lights turn on and your work returns to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Power plans can help you to the screen where you stopped working. ... then click More power options. - The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Customizing power plans 1. or - NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow ...
...select an item from the list. The power lights turn on and your work returns to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Power plans can help you to the screen where you stopped working. ... then click More power options. - The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Customizing power plans 1. or - NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Click Start, click the arrow ...
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... 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. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power, the ... AC power, the display brightness is plugged into external AC power. Using battery power WARNING! Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to save battery life. The computer runs on power management: ● Power consumption predictions ...
... 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. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power, the ... AC power, the display brightness is plugged into external AC power. Using battery power WARNING! Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant allows you to configure system settings to save battery life. The computer runs on power management: ● Power consumption predictions ...
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... describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the taskbar. NOTE: The ...computer must be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to the computer. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the computer. Select Start > ...
... describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the taskbar. NOTE: The ...computer must be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to the computer. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the computer. Select Start > ...
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...● 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. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power....9679; Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and...
...● 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. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power....9679; Decrease screen brightness. ● Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and LAN connections and...
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...● When performing a backup or recovery When you to the HP website for proper battery disposal. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for more . If the battery is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. Do not charge the computer... battery while you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased...
...● When performing a backup or recovery When you to the HP website for proper battery disposal. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for more . If the battery is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. Do not charge the computer... battery while you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased...
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...9679; The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on, the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. When you disconnect external... AC power, the following instructions apply to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is working properly. ● If the power lights ...
...9679; The computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on, the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. When you disconnect external... AC power, the following instructions apply to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is working properly. ● If the power lights ...
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... graphics (select models only) 29 Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. AMD Trinity series A4 APUs do not support dual graphics. If your system is equipped with either Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based...
... graphics (select models only) 29 Switchable graphics/dual graphics (select models only) Select computers are available only with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. AMD Trinity series A4 APUs do not support dual graphics. If your system is equipped with either Performance mode or Power Saving mode, based...
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... Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. The write process is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is sensitive to a disc. Observe these precautions: ● Before you are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive,... shut down through devices and security wands. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ...
... Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. The write process is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is sensitive to a disc. Observe these precautions: ● Before you are unsure whether the computer is connected to an external hard drive,... shut down through devices and security wands. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ...
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..., a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. NOTE: If prompted by HP 3D DriveGuard. If the icon in the notification area is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to normal operation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware ...while the computer is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. On the Icon in the following...
..., a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon. NOTE: If prompted by HP 3D DriveGuard. If the icon in the notification area is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to normal operation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware ...while the computer is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to initiate Hibernation. ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power. For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. On the Icon in the following...
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... the BIOS Setup menu options. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer to...
... the BIOS Setup menu options. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your computer. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in this information to locate the update later, after the download is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer to...
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... tests to your computer. System Tune-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests 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...
... tests to your computer. System Tune-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests 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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...screen, press esc. 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. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. 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. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition ...
...screen, press esc. 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. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. 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. Using Advanced System Diagnostics 71 ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition ...
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... you are some tips to keep in mind to keep your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in -flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use is at the discretion of the airline. ● If the computer will ... ◦ 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 In-flight computer use X-rays instead of your information. A Traveling with the computer If you have to travel with...
... you are some tips to keep in mind to keep your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in -flight announcement that check carry-on baggage use is at the discretion of the airline. ● If the computer will ... ◦ 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 In-flight computer use X-rays instead of your information. A Traveling with the computer If you have to travel with...
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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...
