Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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.../1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot...CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language...
.../1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Boot Options To do this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM. ● Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. ● Internal Network Adapter boot...CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...arrow keys to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS ...if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the screen to download your selection to your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to ...
...arrow keys to know the version of the date, name, or other system information is displayed. 3. Open the Setup Utility by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. If the Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the Setup Utility for displaying BIOS ...if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the screen to download your selection to your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to ...
Drives - Windows 7
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USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information ... computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 13 Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. A USB drive can be sure that...
USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information ... computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. 13 Connect the drive to the manufacturer's instructions. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet. A USB drive can be sure that...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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... (1) Optical drive light (2) Optical drive (3) USB ports (2) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) Power connector Description Blinking: The optical drive is normal for the internal fan to optical discs. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an AC adapter. 10 Chapter 2 Components Rear component Component Vent Description Enables airflow to cool internal components...
... (1) Optical drive light (2) Optical drive (3) USB ports (2) (4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) (5) Power connector Description Blinking: The optical drive is normal for the internal fan to optical discs. Connect optional USB devices. Connects an AC adapter. 10 Chapter 2 Components Rear component Component Vent Description Enables airflow to cool internal components...
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Additional hardware components Component Description (1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. (2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power. (3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country. 14 Chapter 2 Components
Notebook Tour - Windows 7
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...adapter, identifying 14 applications key, Windows 7 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 9 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 9 B battery bay, identifying 12 battery light, identifying 3, 9 battery release latch, identifying 12 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 12, 15 hard drive 12 Bluetooth label 16 buttons DVD 5 power...Card 12 components additional hardware 14 bottom 12 front 9 left-side 11 rear 10 right-side 10 top 2 connector, power 10 cord, power 14 D Digital Media Slot light, identifying 11 Digital Media Slot, identifying 11 display switch, identifying 8 drive light, ...
...adapter, identifying 14 applications key, Windows 7 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 9 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 9 B battery bay, identifying 12 battery light, identifying 3, 9 battery release latch, identifying 12 battery, identifying 14 bays battery 12, 15 hard drive 12 Bluetooth label 16 buttons DVD 5 power...Card 12 components additional hardware 14 bottom 12 front 9 left-side 11 rear 10 right-side 10 top 2 connector, power 10 cord, power 14 D Digital Media Slot light, identifying 11 Digital Media Slot, identifying 11 display switch, identifying 8 drive light, ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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... and exiting Hibernation 2 Using the battery meter ...3 Using power plans ...4 Viewing the current power plan 4 Selecting a different power plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...7 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 Using Battery Check...low battery levels 15 Resolving a low battery level 16 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 16 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 16 Resolving a low battery level when no...
... and exiting Hibernation 2 Using the battery meter ...3 Using power plans ...4 Viewing the current power plan 4 Selecting a different power plan 4 Customizing power plans ...4 Setting password protection on wakeup 5 2 Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter ...7 3 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 9 Using Battery Check...low battery levels 15 Resolving a low battery level 16 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 16 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 16 Resolving a low battery level when no...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following ...devices: WARNING! To increase display brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Chapter 2 Using external AC power When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft...
...issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following ...devices: WARNING! To increase display brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Chapter 2 Using external AC power When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following conditions: WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...plug on the computer. 2. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. Connecting the AC adapter 7 Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the power cord, plug the cord into an AC outlet ...(3). Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is...
...plug on the computer. 2. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by attaching a 2-pin adapter. Connecting the AC adapter 7 Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the power cord, plug the cord into an AC outlet ...(3). Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...off and unplugged from HP. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to save battery life when you... computer. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . To increase display brightness, use ...
...off and unplugged from HP. To reduce potential safety issues, use the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to save battery life when you... computer. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on external AC power supplied through the AC adapter, the computer switches to battery power if the AC adapter is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work . To increase display brightness, use ...
Power Management - Windows 7
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To run Battery Check: 1. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the battery installed in the computer. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information on the status of the examination. 10 Chapter 3 Using battery power Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to function properly. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
To run Battery Check: 1. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the battery installed in the computer. Using Battery Check Battery Check, a part of the Total Care Advisor, provides information on the status of the examination. 10 Chapter 3 Using battery power Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshooting tools > Battery Check. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to function properly. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
Power Management - Windows 7
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... and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is off . To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is much warmer or cooler than... before turning on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal use , or not installed. Charging a battery WARNING!
... and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is off . To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of a full charge through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, an optional expansion product, or an optional docking device. Charging may show 100 percent charge before the battery is much warmer or cooler than... before turning on the computer. ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal use , or not installed. Charging a battery WARNING!
Power Management - Windows 7
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... battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot...
... battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot...
Power Management - Windows 7
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...notification area, and then click More power options. - Connect the computer to Hibernate after. 7. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and... then plug the adapter or device into external power. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after the...
...notification area, and then click More power options. - Connect the computer to Hibernate after. 7. Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 1. Click the plus sign next to Sleep, and then click the plus sign next to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, or optional expansion product, and... then plug the adapter or device into external power. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under Hibernate after so that you can reset it after the...
Power Management - Windows 7
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Index A AC adapter, connecting 7 B battery calibrating 17 charging 13, 17 conserving power 20 discharging 14 disposing 22 inserting 12 low battery levels 15 recharging 18 removing 12 replacing 23 storing 21 Battery Check 10 battery light 13, 15 battery power 8 battery release latch 12 battery ... D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting 2 initiated during critical battery level 15 initiating 2 L low battery level 15 O operating system 24 P power connecting 7 conserving 20 R readable media 1 S shutdown 24 shutting down 24 Sleep exiting 1 initiating 1 storing battery 21 T temperature 21 traveling ...
Index A AC adapter, connecting 7 B battery calibrating 17 charging 13, 17 conserving power 20 discharging 14 disposing 22 inserting 12 low battery levels 15 recharging 18 removing 12 replacing 23 storing 21 Battery Check 10 battery light 13, 15 battery power 8 battery release latch 12 battery ... D drive media 1 H Hibernation exiting 2 initiated during critical battery level 15 initiating 2 L low battery level 15 O operating system 24 P power connecting 7 conserving 20 R readable media 1 S shutdown 24 shutting down 24 Sleep exiting 1 initiating 1 storing battery 21 T temperature 21 traveling ...
