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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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... Guides. NOTE: See the poster for computer users. 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. To access the Getting Started guide on . To access Help and...
... Guides. NOTE: See the poster for computer users. 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. To access the Getting Started guide on . To access Help and...
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... to the computer. 4. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. If you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. Replace the battery. 8. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the ...SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. If you are not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 8. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only)
... to the computer. 4. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. If you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. Replace the battery. 8. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the ...SIM slot location, see the Getting Started guide. 1. If you are not sure whether the computer is not replaced. 8. Remove the battery if the computer contains a user-replaceable battery. 6. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only)
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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. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device .... ● On models with 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 Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep...
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. If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device .... ● On models with 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 Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep...
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... before your work will return to the screen. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power...settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. With the computer on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system...
... before your work will return to the screen. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on external power...settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. With the computer on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system...
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...on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen where you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. or - To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. NOTE: If you stopped working. Select a power plan...settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Power plans can help you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power ...
...on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen where you have set a password to be required on battery or external power. or - To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. NOTE: If you stopped working. Select a power plan...settings. 22 Chapter 4 Power management Power plans can help you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power ...
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... provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the HP Power Assistant software Help. 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. The...
... provides the following tools and information about using, configuring, and managing HP Power Assistant, see the HP Power Assistant software Help. 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. The...
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... > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Remove...
... > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Remove...
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...exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ●... periods of 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 When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ●... periods of 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.
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...External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for proper battery disposal. A message refers you connect the computer to external AC power, the following conditions: ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system...to charge. ● If the computer is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. WARNING! NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not short external contacts...
...External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for proper battery disposal. A message refers you connect the computer to external AC power, the following conditions: ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system...to charge. ● If the computer is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. WARNING! NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not short external contacts...
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To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not functioning and should be replaced. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on ... on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. When you disconnect external AC power, the following instructions apply to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Contact support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter...
To test the AC adapter: NOTE: The following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not functioning and should be replaced. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on ... on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to save battery life. When you disconnect external AC power, the following instructions apply to computers with user-replaceable batteries. 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Contact support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 28 Chapter...
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...: 1. NOTE: Dual graphics can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. AMD Trinity series A4 APUs do not support dual graphics. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. To manage your notebook graphics...
...: 1. NOTE: Dual graphics can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. AMD Trinity series A4 APUs do not support dual graphics. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics. To manage your notebook graphics...
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...drive bay. ● Do not type on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is writing to a disc. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive ... 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 off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid...
...drive bay. ● Do not type on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is writing to a disc. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products. ● Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive ... 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 off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid...
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.... 44 Chapter 6 Drives For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. A short time after the end of one of these steps to enable it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in the notification area ...is superimposed over the hard drive icon. 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. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by parking the...
.... 44 Chapter 6 Drives For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. A short time after the end of one of these steps to enable it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in the notification area ...is superimposed over the hard drive icon. 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. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects the hard drive by parking the...
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... your hard drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. If no instructions are displayed on battery power, docked in this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Double-click your hard drive that is later than the...
... your hard drive. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. If no instructions are displayed on battery power, docked in this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Double-click your hard drive that is later than the...
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... Self Test Memory Test To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-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...
... Self Test Memory Test To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-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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... test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. If the battery fails the test, contact support to run, and then follow the on...
... test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the battery and calibrates the battery if necessary. NOTE: If you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. If the battery fails the test, contact support to run, and then follow the on...
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... ◦ 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 rest of the airline. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from a drive bay. Airport conveyer belts... 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 your bags. A Traveling with the computer If you have to travel with...
... ◦ 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 rest of the airline. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from a drive bay. Airport conveyer belts... 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 your bags. 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...