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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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... and turning it 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. For U.S. The poster is also available... on . To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. support, go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP notebook computers. To access this guide...
... and turning it 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. For U.S. The poster is also available... on . To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. support, go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP notebook computers. To access this guide...
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...2. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. If a SIM is firmly seated. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. Shut down the computer. Remove the...Close the display. 3. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Close the display. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Replace the battery. 8. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. If you are not sure whether the computer is...
...2. Inserting a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. If a SIM is firmly seated. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on the computer. Shut down the computer. Remove the...Close the display. 3. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Close the display. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Replace the battery. 8. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. If you are not sure whether the computer is...
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...the power button, the recommended procedure is 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 ...disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The shutdown command closes ...
...the power button, the recommended procedure is 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 ...disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 20 Chapter 4 Power management 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. The shutdown command closes ...
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...power lights blink and the screen clears. When Sleep is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Setting power options 21 If the computer is... ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. With the computer on, you must enter your Windows password before you exit Sleep...
...power lights blink and the screen clears. When Sleep is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Setting power options 21 If the computer is... ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. With the computer on, you must enter your Windows password before you exit Sleep...
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... Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The power meter allows you conserve power or maximize ... 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. Power plans can help you to ...
... Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. The power meter allows you conserve power or maximize ... 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. Power plans can help you to ...
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...power, the computer automatically switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from HP. 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... > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - For more information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on power management: ...
...power, the computer automatically switches to battery power if the AC adapter is disconnected from HP. 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... > All Programs > Productivity and Tools > HP Power Assistant. - For more information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on power management: ...
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... the results of the examination. Using battery power 25 Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Preferences set at the far ...right of the taskbar. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged, if...
... the results of the examination. Using battery power 25 Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Preferences set at the far ...right of the taskbar. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not being used or charged, if...
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... 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. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, follow... devices that are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. NOTE: For additional information about the ...
... 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. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, follow... devices that are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. NOTE: For additional information about the ...
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... be unused and unplugged from HP. Calibrate a battery before returning it in the notification area changes appearance. WARNING! NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in a cool, dry place. If the capacity is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak...Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for more . External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it separately. To prolong the charge of fire or burns, ...
... be unused and unplugged from HP. Calibrate a battery before returning it in the notification area changes appearance. WARNING! NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in a cool, dry place. If the capacity is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak...Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for more . External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it separately. To prolong the charge of fire or burns, ...
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... computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following instructions apply to the computer, and... then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. Shut down the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is connected...
... computer does not turn on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter 4 Power management Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following instructions apply to the computer, and... then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. Shut down the computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on. ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is connected...
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... Switchable Graphics. You can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. NOTE: For more added Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)), you to either switchable graphics or dual graphics. ● Switchable graphics-Supported by both AMD™...
... Switchable Graphics. You can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. NOTE: For more added Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)), you to either switchable graphics or dual graphics. ● Switchable graphics-Supported by both AMD™...
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...wands. do not damage drives. 42 Chapter 6 Drives Security devices with care. 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 must be ... to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. See the following cautions before removing the drive ...
...wands. do not damage drives. 42 Chapter 6 Drives Security devices with care. 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 must be ... to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to which they apply. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to magnetic fields. See the following cautions before removing the drive ...
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...primary hard drive bay or in the following note. If the icon in the notification area is running on battery power. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are currently protected or whether...drive in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to enable it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in the notification area, at the far ...
...primary hard drive bay or in the following note. If the icon in the notification area is running on battery power. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is superimposed over the hard drive icon. ● If the drives are currently protected or whether...drive in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to enable it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in the notification area, at the far ...
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... the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in this section provide an overview of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or...
... the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in this section provide an overview of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or...
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... status (select models only). 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...
... status (select models only). 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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...is running, press esc. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. NOTE: If you 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. Turn on -screen instructions. If the battery fails the test, contact support to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately....
...is running, press esc. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. NOTE: If you 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. Turn on -screen instructions. If the battery fails the test, contact support to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately....
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... not check it in mind to keep your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer A Traveling with the computer If you are some tips to keep in with the...
... not check it in mind to keep your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 76 Appendix A Traveling with the computer A Traveling with the computer If you are some tips to keep in with the...
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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...