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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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...Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper ...print, on the computer hard drive, or on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about the operating system, ...
...Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper ...print, on the computer hard drive, or on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about the operating system, ...
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... computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. To reduce the risk of damage to the Getting Started guide. 1. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on by pressing the power button. Turn on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Removing a SIM...
... computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. To reduce the risk of damage to the Getting Started guide. 1. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on by pressing the power button. Turn on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Networking (select models only) Removing a SIM...
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... power button, the recommended procedure is 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 connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (... will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state...
... power button, the recommended procedure is 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 connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (... will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. If the computer is unresponsive and you are unable to use the Windows shutdown command: NOTE: If the computer is in the Sleep state...
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... 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 , you can be required on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in...card. NOTE: If you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. When Sleep 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 initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate...
... 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 , you can be required on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in...card. NOTE: If you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. When Sleep 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 initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate...
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...power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen...To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. The power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power plans can be required on battery or external power. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set a password to be changed in Windows Control Panel....
...power plan Use any of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen...To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. The power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power plans can be required on battery or external power. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set a password to be changed in Windows Control Panel....
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.... 26 Chapter 4 Power management 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. or - Using battery power WARNING! Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into external AC power. For...
.... 26 Chapter 4 Power management 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. or - Using battery power WARNING! Keeping the battery in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into external AC power. For...
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... to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the battery installed in the notification area, at the factory. Using battery power 27 Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the display. ●... > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the computer. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to the Getting Started guide. - NOTE: For additional...
... to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the battery installed in the notification area, at the factory. Using battery power 27 Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on the display. ●... > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the computer. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be connected to the Getting Started guide. - NOTE: For additional...
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...the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. The computer takes 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 a charged battery is available 1. Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ●...
...the computer remains briefly in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. The computer takes 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 a charged battery is available 1. Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using . ●...
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...AC power, refer to high temperatures for extended periods of time. Calibrate a battery before returning it separately. A message refers you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for one month or... Notices for more . Replacing the battery Battery Check in fire or water. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. External AC power is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to the HP Web site for proper battery disposal. Connect the computer to external...
...AC power, refer to high temperatures for extended periods of time. Calibrate a battery before returning it separately. A message refers you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for one month or... Notices for more . Replacing the battery Battery Check in fire or water. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from HP. External AC power is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to the HP Web site for proper battery disposal. Connect the computer to external...
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...AC adapter to charge. ● If the computer is turned on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is connected to save battery life. Shut down the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on , the ...adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Contact HP Customer Support for information on , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to AC power: ●...
...AC adapter to charge. ● If the computer is turned on . ● The power lights are off , the AC adapter is connected to save battery life. Shut down the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: 1. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on , the ...adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is working properly. ● If the power lights remain off . Contact HP Customer Support for information on , the AC adapter is automatically decreased to AC power: ●...
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... power requirements. You can also manually modify the settings for a few seconds. Switchable graphics are only available with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. NOTE: To determine if your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, refer to switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode, based on...
... power requirements. You can also manually modify the settings for a few seconds. Switchable graphics are only available with optimal performance. ● Power Saving mode-Conserves battery life. NOTE: To determine if your computer supports switchable graphics or dual graphics, refer to switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode, based on...
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...X-rays instead of power, be sure that must be handled with care. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a ...● Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on it down the computer. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; 6 ...
...X-rays instead of power, be sure that must be handled with care. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is sufficiently charged before handling drives. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a ...● Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on it down the computer. Additional cautions are fragile computer components that the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the computer. ● Handle a drive carefully; 6 ...
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...You move the computer with a parked hard drive If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive, the computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. On the Icon in the ...is parked. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is parked, use the icon in system tray row, click Show. 3. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive ...
...You move the computer with a parked hard drive If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive, the computer will not activate battery alarms set on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. On the Icon in the ...is parked. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is parked, use the icon in system tray row, click Show. 3. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power. To determine whether drives are currently protected or whether a drive ...
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...know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Start Computer Setup. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To exit Computer... Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to select File > System Information. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the ...
...know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Start Computer Setup. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. To exit Computer... Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on your hard drive where the BIOS update is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to select File > System Information. 3. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the ...
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...Advanced System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test-This test analyzes the main computer components that are functioning correctly. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the memory modules. Double...is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. 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 hard drive. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Using ...
...Advanced System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test-This test analyzes the main computer components that are functioning correctly. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the memory modules. Double...is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. 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 hard drive. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive that contains the update. 4. Using ...
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... 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 more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in advance. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external...
... 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 more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in advance. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external...
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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...