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... to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Make a note of the screen. 2. To use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network...
... to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Windows) or by opening the Setup Utility. Make a note of the screen. 2. To use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network...
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... in case of recovery discs: 1. Use recovery discs to restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings, in a safe place. Follow the on battery power, you are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one...
... in case of recovery discs: 1. Use recovery discs to restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings, in a safe place. Follow the on battery power, you are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ● The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ● Only one...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows Vista
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... work 23 3 Power management Setting power options ...24 Using power-saving states 24 Initiating and exiting Sleep 24 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 25 Using the battery meter ...25 Using power plans ...26 Viewing the current power plan 26 Selecting a different power plan 26 Customizing power plans 26 Setting password protection on...
... work 23 3 Power management Setting power options ...24 Using power-saving states 24 Initiating and exiting Sleep 24 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 25 Using the battery meter ...25 Using power plans ...26 Viewing the current power plan 26 Selecting a different power plan 26 Customizing power plans 26 Setting password protection on...
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... is turned on. (2) Power lights* (2) On: The computer is close to full charge capacity. On: Caps lock is enabled. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (5) IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light (6) Num lock light (7) Volume mute light Off: If the computer is ...turned off or in the Sleep state. (3) Caps lock light (4) Battery light Off: The computer is open; On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is on. the other power light is the only...
... is turned on. (2) Power lights* (2) On: The computer is close to full charge capacity. On: Caps lock is enabled. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. (5) IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drive light (6) Num lock light (7) Volume mute light Off: If the computer is ...turned off or in the Sleep state. (3) Caps lock light (4) Battery light Off: The computer is open; On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is on. the other power light is the only...
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Contains the memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. Use the computer only on and off during routine operation. *Battery packs vary by model. †The computer has 3 vents. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an ...of the computer. 10 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW Enable airflow to block airflow. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery pack release latch (3) Memory module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (2)† Description Holds the primary battery pack.* Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. CAUTION To prevent overheating,...
Contains the memory module slots. Holds the hard drive. Use the computer only on and off during routine operation. *Battery packs vary by model. †The computer has 3 vents. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an ...of the computer. 10 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW Enable airflow to block airflow. Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery pack release latch (3) Memory module compartment (4) Hard drive bay (5) Vents (2)† Description Holds the primary battery pack.* Releases the battery pack from the battery bay. CAUTION To prevent overheating,...
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to external power. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. *Battery packs and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 12 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not connected to external power. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. *Battery packs and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 12 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ENWW
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..., and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use . Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which...
..., and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for use . Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Modem approval label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval markings required by some of the countries in which...
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..., and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. 24... is saved to memory, letting you initiate Hibernation, 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. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. When you exit Sleep faster than exiting ...
..., and then click the Power button. ● Click Start, click the arrow next to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of the following ways: ● Press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. 24... is saved to memory, letting you initiate Hibernation, 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. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. When you exit Sleep faster than exiting ...
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...you stopped working . Click the Notification Area tab. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. ENWW Setting power options 25 When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on wakeup, ...you to the screen. Using the battery meter The battery meter is set a password to be changed using Power Options in the notification area at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120...
...you stopped working . Click the Notification Area tab. ● Press a key on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To hide or display the battery meter icon: 1. ENWW Setting power options 25 When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on wakeup, ...you to the screen. Using the battery meter The battery meter is set a password to be changed using Power Options in the notification area at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 120...
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... a power plan from the list. - Click Require a password (recommended). 5. 3. Under System icons, clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon, or select the Power check box to sleep timeout settings, as needed. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power...computer uses power. You can help you conserve power or maximize performance. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to display the battery meter icon. 4. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. or -...
... a power plan from the list. - Click Require a password (recommended). 5. 3. Under System icons, clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon, or select the Power check box to sleep timeout settings, as needed. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power...computer uses power. You can help you conserve power or maximize performance. Change the Turn off the display and Put the computer to display the battery meter icon. 4. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. or -...
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...the computer is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. ENWW Using battery power 27 or - Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the... computer runs on AC power. Keeping the battery in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then ...
...the computer is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing. ENWW Using battery power 27 or - Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the... computer runs on AC power. Keeping the battery in Windows Mobility Center: ▲ Click the battery meter icon, and then ...
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... you . 2. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you . 2. Insert the battery into the battery bay (1) and rotate it downward until it (3). 28 Chapter 3 Power management ENWW Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 3. Pivot the battery (2) away from the computer and remove it is the sole power...
... you . 2. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you . 2. Insert the battery into the battery bay (1) and rotate it downward until it (3). 28 Chapter 3 Power management ENWW Slide the battery release latch (1) to release the battery. 3. Pivot the battery (2) away from the computer and remove it is the sole power...
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... whenever the computer is the sole power source for one month or more , or is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light continues to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking ...
... whenever the computer is the sole power source for one month or more , or is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light continues to discharge below 5 percent of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking ...
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...● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off ...exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Turn off . Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 1. Turn on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and...
...● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available Connect one of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off ...exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Turn off . Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 1. Turn on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and...
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... or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off . Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional ...the Turn off . Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Never. 5. To fully charge the battery: 1. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. ...
... or - Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Record the Turn off . Do not charge the computer battery while you can reset it charges faster when the computer is fully charged. Connect the computer to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional ...the Turn off . Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to Never. 5. To fully charge the battery: 1. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off the display and Put the computer to sleep settings to Hibernate after the calibration. 8. ...
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... turn off automatically. ● Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is off. 2. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. If the computer is off,... but do not turn it on battery power until the battery is discharged. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Run the computer on when the battery is being discharged. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to leave the computer ...
... turn off automatically. ● Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is off. 2. Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. If the computer is off,... but do not turn it on battery power until the battery is discharged. Click the battery meter icon in the On battery column. 4. Run the computer on when the battery is being discharged. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to leave the computer ...
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...an external power source, when you are not using it if it has been stored for more . Click OK. 8. Calibrate a battery before using . ● Using the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). To reduce the...computer. Replace the battery only with a battery approved for battery disposal information. Refer to high temperatures for extended periods of time. Storing a battery CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery; short the external contacts on a battery; Do not expose a battery to adjust screen ...
...an external power source, when you are not using it if it has been stored for more . Click OK. 8. Calibrate a battery before using . ● Using the fn+f7 and fn+f8 hotkeys to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). To reduce the...computer. Replace the battery only with a battery approved for battery disposal information. Refer to high temperatures for extended periods of time. Storing a battery CAUTION To prevent damage to a battery, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a battery; short the external contacts on a battery; Do not expose a battery to adjust screen ...
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...power, the following conditions: ● When you are writing information to a CD or DVD When you are charging or calibrating a battery WARNING! If provided with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to ...external AC power under any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to external AC power: 1. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! Disconnect power from ...
...power, the following conditions: ● When you are writing information to a CD or DVD When you are charging or calibrating a battery WARNING! If provided with the computer ● Optional docking device or expansion product ● Optional power adapter Connect the computer to ...external AC power under any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to external AC power: 1. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! Disconnect power from ...
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...Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. Shutting down the computer under any of the power cord into the AC outlet (3). The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the ...information will be lost when the computer is possible. 1. ENWW Shutting down . Click Start, and then click the arrow next to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down the computer 35 If ...
...Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. Shutting down the computer under any of the power cord into the AC outlet (3). The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the ...information will be lost when the computer is possible. 1. ENWW Shutting down . Click Start, and then click the arrow next to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is shut down the computer 35 If ...
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... will not damage a drive. 36 Chapter 4 Drives ENWW Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. When the battery pack is off or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." If a drive must be mailed, ...fragile computer components that must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. CAUTION To reduce the risk of power, ensure that the battery pack is sufficiently charged before you are unsure whether the computer is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or...
... will not damage a drive. 36 Chapter 4 Drives ENWW Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. When the battery pack is off or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." If a drive must be mailed, ...fragile computer components that must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. CAUTION To reduce the risk of power, ensure that the battery pack is sufficiently charged before you are unsure whether the computer is the only source of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or...