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... password protection on wakeup 25 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 26 Using battery power ...26 Finding additional battery information 26 Using Battery Check ...27 Displaying the remaining battery charge 27 Maximizing battery discharge time 27 Managing low battery levels 27 Identifying low battery levels 27 Resolving a low battery level 28 Resolving a low battery level when external power is...
... password protection on wakeup 25 Using HP Power Assistant (select models only 26 Using battery power ...26 Finding additional battery information 26 Using Battery Check ...27 Displaying the remaining battery charge 27 Maximizing battery discharge time 27 Managing low battery levels 27 Identifying low battery levels 27 Resolving a low battery level 28 Resolving a low battery level when external power is...
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... country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. This guide is included in the box with your computer.... Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP notebook computers. It also provides important electrical and...
... country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. This guide is included in the box with your computer.... Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. ● Help and Support-Contains information about HP notebook computers. It also provides important electrical and...
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...the computer. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Turn on the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. Remove the battery. 6. To reduce the risk of damage to the Getting Started guide. 1. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the...on the SIM, and then remove it is off or in on by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. Close the display. 3. Unplug the power cord from the...
...the computer. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Turn on the computer. If you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. Remove the battery. 6. To reduce the risk of damage to the Getting Started guide. 1. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the...on the SIM, and then remove it is off or in on by pressing the power button. Close the display. 3. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is inserted incorrectly, it could damage the SIM and the SIM connector. Close the display. 3. Unplug the power cord from the...
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... computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. Windows 7-Select Start > Shut down the computer 21 Shutting down . - Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The shutdown command..., click the arrow next 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, you ...
... computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. Windows 7-Select Start > Shut down the computer 21 Shutting down . - Save your work and close all open programs. 2. The shutdown command..., click the arrow next 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, you ...
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...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. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. Windows Vista-Click Start, click the arrow next to... the computer initiates Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. If the computer is saved to the screen. 22 Chapter 4 Power management With the computer ...
...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. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. Windows Vista-Click Start, click the arrow next to... the computer initiates Hibernation. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows Control Panel. If the computer is saved to the screen. 22 Chapter 4 Power management With the computer ...
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... the power meter icon and select an item from the list. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. ● Windows 7-Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. -.... - Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the far right of inactivity when running on battery or external power. or - Setting power options 23 The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen. Windows Vista-Select ...
... the power meter icon and select an item from the list. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. ● Windows 7-Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. -.... - Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, at the far right of inactivity when running on battery or external power. or - Setting power options 23 The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen. Windows Vista-Select ...
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... 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 computer runs on battery power whenever it is disconnected from HP. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant ... consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Assistant. - HP Power Assistant provides tools and information to help you to configure system settings to save battery life. Press fn+f6 (select ...
... 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 computer runs on battery power whenever it is disconnected from HP. Using HP Power Assistant (select models only) HP Power Assistant ... consumption trends over time To start HP Power Assistant when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Assistant. - HP Power Assistant provides tools and information to help you to configure system settings to save battery life. Press fn+f6 (select ...
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... responses can be connected to work properly. 2. Connect the AC adapter to Using the power meter on the status of the battery installed in the notification area, at the factory. Managing low battery levels The information in Power Options. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Displaying the remaining...
... responses can be connected to work properly. 2. Connect the AC adapter to Using the power meter on the status of the battery installed in the notification area, at the factory. Managing low battery levels The information in Power Options. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Displaying the remaining...
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...in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. 28 Chapter 4...devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● ...
...in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. 28 Chapter 4...devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● ...
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...● When performing a backup or recovery Using external AC power 29 NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Calibrate a battery before returning it to storage. A message refers you to the HP Web site for one month or more. If a computer will be checked every 6 months... box. If the capacity is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for proper battery disposal. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it separately. If the battery is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place....
...● When performing a backup or recovery Using external AC power 29 NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. Calibrate a battery before returning it to storage. A message refers you to the HP Web site for one month or more. If a computer will be checked every 6 months... box. If the capacity is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for proper battery disposal. To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it separately. If the battery is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place....
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... The power lights are off , the AC adapter is connected to the computer, and then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Turn on the computer. ●... on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 30 Chapter 4 Power management Shut down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC...
... The power lights are off , the AC adapter is connected to the computer, and then plug it is not functioning and should be replaced. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , the AC adapter is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Turn on the computer. ●... on. ● The display does not turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. 30 Chapter 4 Power management Shut down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the computer. 3. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it into an AC...
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... processor configuration. You can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. If your switchable graphics settings: 1. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics Method. If your graphics settings: ▲ Open the Catalyst Control...
... processor configuration. You can also manually modify the settings for processing graphics: ● Performance mode-Runs application with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. If your switchable graphics settings: 1. Click the Power tab, and then select Switchable Graphics Method. If your graphics settings: ▲ Open the Catalyst Control...
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...the following cautions before handling drives. do not damage drives. 44 Chapter 6 Drives The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or... baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids.
...the following cautions before handling drives. do not damage drives. 44 Chapter 6 Drives The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or... baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids.
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... DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to normal operation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard...Drives If the icon in the notification area 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, refer to enable it down . ● The computer...
... DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to normal operation. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard...Drives If the icon in the notification area 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, refer to enable it down . ● The computer...
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...update while the computer is downloaded. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow the on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. Determining the BIOS version To determine...2. Identify the BIOS update that is connected to the hard drive. or - Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Follow the on the HP Web site are already in an optional docking device, or connected to select File > System Information. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: ...
...update while the computer is downloaded. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow the on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. Determining the BIOS version To determine...2. Identify the BIOS update that is connected to the hard drive. or - Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Follow the on the HP Web site are already in an optional docking device, or connected to select File > System Information. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: ...
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... displayed on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. ● System Tune-Up-This group of additional tests checks your computer to... test analyzes the physical condition of the memory modules. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the...
... displayed on memory modules, hard drive SMART attributes, the hard drive surface, the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. ● System Tune-Up-This group of additional tests checks your computer to... test analyzes the physical condition of the memory modules. If the test detects a damaged sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the...
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... Security devices with the rest of these traveling and shipping tips: ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in some environments. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of the... the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) device, or a General Packet Radio Service...
... Security devices with the rest of these traveling and shipping tips: ● Prepare the computer for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in some environments. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of the... the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) device, or a General Packet Radio Service...
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...DriveLock password entering 59 removing 59 B battery conserving power 28 discharging 27 displaying remaining charge 27 disposing 29 low battery levels 27 replacing 29 storing 29 Battery Check 27 battery information, finding 26 battery power 26 battery temperature 29 BIOS determining version 68 downloading...existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 43 conservation, power 28 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 22, 28 critical updates, software 60 D deployment, software 75 digital card inserting 33 removing 34 supported formats 33 Disk ...
...DriveLock password entering 59 removing 59 B battery conserving power 28 discharging 27 displaying remaining charge 27 disposing 29 low battery levels 27 replacing 29 storing 29 Battery Check 27 battery information, finding 26 battery power 26 battery temperature 29 BIOS determining version 68 downloading...existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 43 conservation, power 28 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 22, 28 critical updates, software 60 D deployment, software 75 digital card inserting 33 removing 34 supported formats 33 Disk ...
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...G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 31 H hard drive external 41 HP 3D DriveGuard 46 hard drive light 46 HDMI port, connecting 19 HDMI, configuring audio 20 Hibernation exiting 23 initiated during critical battery level 28 initiating 23 high-definition devices, connecting 19, 20 hotkeys,... media 15 HP 3D DriveGuard 46 HP Client Configuration Manager 76, 77 HP Client Manager for Altiris 76 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 26 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 61 HP System...
...G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 31 H hard drive external 41 HP 3D DriveGuard 46 hard drive light 46 HDMI port, connecting 19 HDMI, configuring audio 20 Hibernation exiting 23 initiated during critical battery level 28 initiating 23 high-definition devices, connecting 19, 20 hotkeys,... media 15 HP 3D DriveGuard 46 HP Client Configuration Manager 76, 77 HP Client Manager for Altiris 76 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 26 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 61 HP System...
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... SoftPaqs, downloading 65 software antivirus 60 critical updates 60 deployment 75 Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 firewall 60 HP Connection Manager 4 recovery 75 updates 76 storing a battery 29 switch, power 21 switchable graphics 31 T temperature 29 testing an AC adapter 30 traveling with the computer ... 23 power plans 23 power-saving states 22 V VGA port, connecting 17 video 17 volume adjusting 16 buttons 16 keys 16 W Web sites HP System Software Manager 78 Intel Pro technology for iAMT 78 webcam 17 wireless icons 2 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices...
... SoftPaqs, downloading 65 software antivirus 60 critical updates 60 deployment 75 Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 firewall 60 HP Connection Manager 4 recovery 75 updates 76 storing a battery 29 switch, power 21 switchable graphics 31 T temperature 29 testing an AC adapter 30 traveling with the computer ... 23 power plans 23 power-saving states 22 V VGA port, connecting 17 video 17 volume adjusting 16 buttons 16 keys 16 W Web sites HP System Software Manager 78 Intel Pro technology for iAMT 78 webcam 17 wireless icons 2 protecting 6 set up 6 wireless connection, creating 2 wireless devices...