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... the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is not connected Reference Guide 1-5 The following diagram shows the main status lights on (even if the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-AC adapter...
... the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is not connected Reference Guide 1-5 The following diagram shows the main status lights on (even if the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-AC adapter...
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... AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the power cord...
... AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). The notebook battery starts charging. ✎ When unplugging the power cord, unplug it from the outlet before unplugging it from the AC adapter. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the power cord...
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... the left side of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 1-10 Reference Guide Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on your lap for Safety of the keyboard. As a result...
... the left side of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950). 1-10 Reference Guide Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your notebook does not turn on when operating on your lap for Safety of the keyboard. As a result...
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...functions may be lost. Maintains your notebook to enter Standby. If this occurs The result is To resume No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to conserve battery power. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, ...then shut the notebook off . session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of the display. Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive turns on ...
...functions may be lost. Maintains your notebook to enter Standby. If this occurs The result is To resume No keyboard, pointing device, or other components to conserve battery power. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an AC adapter or installing a charged battery pack, ...then shut the notebook off . session. Ä CAUTION: Make a habit of the display. Begin using the notebook, and the hard drive turns on ...
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... pack 1. The number of lights that turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with Your Notebook" chapter in the AC adapter, you can continue to a critically low level. To Respond to a Low-...Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you do not restore power within a short time, the notebook goes into Hibernation. Battery Packs and Power Management From the Windows Control ...
... pack 1. The number of lights that turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of the following procedures: ■ Replace the battery pack with Your Notebook" chapter in the AC adapter, you can continue to a critically low level. To Respond to a Low-...Battery Warning The notebook automatically alerts you do not restore power within a short time, the notebook goes into Hibernation. Battery Packs and Power Management From the Windows Control ...
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... warm when plugged into the notebook. Do not recharge the notebook in Hibernation whenever you want to save your battery power last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. ■...; Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook in Standby...
... warm when plugged into the notebook. Do not recharge the notebook in Hibernation whenever you want to save your battery power last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. ■...; Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook in Standby...
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...9632; To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use significant power even while they are inactive. ■ If you work with an application that uses the serial port or... weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it . If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you are not using it . In addition, follow these suggestions to high temperatures for more before using...
...9632; To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that has been stored for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in use significant power even while they are inactive. ■ If you work with an application that uses the serial port or... weeks, remove and store the battery pack. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it . If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you are not using it . In addition, follow these suggestions to high temperatures for more before using...
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...port. Add-On Devices To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also known as firewire), you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is unpowered, or a hub if the device requires power. ✎ If you can use it to connect devices such as printers or ...other notebooks. Attach the device cable to the device manufacturer Web site for the latest...
...port. Add-On Devices To Connect a 1394 Device (Select Models Only) If your notebook has a 1394 port (also known as firewire), you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is unpowered, or a hub if the device requires power. ✎ If you can use it to connect devices such as printers or ...other notebooks. Attach the device cable to the device manufacturer Web site for the latest...
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... Make sure the notebook has power. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. ■ Try adjusting the size of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ... may not be detected. If the Hard Disk Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ See whether the noise is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the desktop icons and labels. Reference Guide 6-5 In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to...
... Make sure the notebook has power. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display. ■ Try adjusting the size of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. ... may not be detected. If the Hard Disk Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise ■ See whether the noise is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the desktop icons and labels. Reference Guide 6-5 In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to...
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... extremely low. Reference Guide 6-15 If the Battery Pack Does Not Charge ■ Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the notebook, and that is not responding. ■ Press the power button for at least 4 seconds to turn off or putting it into the reset button on the...
... extremely low. Reference Guide 6-15 If the Battery Pack Does Not Charge ■ Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the notebook, and that is not responding. ■ Press the power button for at least 4 seconds to turn off or putting it into the reset button on the...
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... Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery pack to replace the battery pack. ■ Heavy modem use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. ■ Move the notebook away from the power strip and plug ...it will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter. If the Notebook Has a Short Operating Time ■ Conserve power using only the AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved adapter...
... Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery pack to replace the battery pack. ■ Heavy modem use can impact battery-operating time. ■ PC Card use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter. ■ Move the notebook away from the power strip and plug ...it will not charge properly. ■ If available, try another battery pack and AC adapter. If the Notebook Has a Short Operating Time ■ Conserve power using only the AC adapter included with your notebook (or other approved adapter...
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... Power ■ Make sure the battery pack is secure. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on . ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC... Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. The lights show the charge level. ■ If available, try another battery pack. 6-...
... Power ■ Make sure the battery pack is secure. ■ Check the port settings in Control Panel. Check the battery charge by inserting the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on . ■ If the notebook still does not respond, remove the battery pack and AC adapter, remove any PC... Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. The lights show the charge level. ■ If available, try another battery pack. 6-...
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... connecting 5-7 location 1-3 A AC adapter connecting 1-8 jack location 1-3 adjusting brightness 2-6 monitor resolution 5-5 volume 2-6 ALT GR key 2-9 alternate graphics (ALT GR) 2-9 antivirus software 2-14 AT commands 4-4 audio adjusting volume 2-6 device connection 5-3 jack location 1-3 mute button 1-3 port locations 5-3 troubleshooting 6-2 volume control location 1-3 B back panel components 1-3 battery packs checking battery status 1-5, 3-3 creating power schemes 3-3 disposal and...
... connecting 5-7 location 1-3 A AC adapter connecting 1-8 jack location 1-3 adjusting brightness 2-6 monitor resolution 5-5 volume 2-6 ALT GR key 2-9 alternate graphics (ALT GR) 2-9 antivirus software 2-14 AT commands 4-4 audio adjusting volume 2-6 device connection 5-3 jack location 1-3 mute button 1-3 port locations 5-3 troubleshooting 6-2 volume control location 1-3 B back panel components 1-3 battery packs checking battery status 1-5, 3-3 creating power schemes 3-3 disposal and...
HP Compaq nx9020, nx9030 and nx9040 Notebook PCs- Startup Guide
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Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. The following... the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is fully charged...
Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights The notebook includes a number of the notebook. 1 Power mode ■ On-notebook is on the front of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock. The following... the display is off) ■ Blinking-notebook is in Standby ■ Off-notebook is off or in Hibernation 2 Hard drive activity On-notebook is accessing the hard drive 3 Battery status ■ Green-AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is fully charged...
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... your warranty. 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Startup Guide 1-9 Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use...
... your warranty. 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Startup Guide 1-9 Using the wrong AC adapter could damage the notebook or adapter, cause data loss, and may void your notebook (or other approved adapter that meets the power requirements of the notebook). Plug the power cord into the notebook. 2. Getting Started with Your Notebook Step 2: Connect AC Power Ä CAUTION: Use...
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... in for several hours to run demanding applications at full power. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your...
... in for several hours to run demanding applications at full power. The notebook complies with Your Notebook Step 4: Turn On the Notebook Press the power button above the left side of the keyboard. Leave the AC adapter plugged in the AC adapter, then press the power button again. The notebook boots up, and Windows starts automatically. ✎ If your...
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... to a critically low level. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you restore power by doing one of the battery pack. See the "Getting Started with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ If you plug in the AC adapter, you can continue to turn...
... to a critically low level. The notebook first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you restore power by doing one of the battery pack. See the "Getting Started with a charged one. ■ Plug in the AC adapter. ✎ If you plug in the AC adapter, you can continue to turn...
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...power last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook... pack depends on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). Battery Packs and Power Management To Recharge the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: The AC adapter is normally warm while recharging. If your current session but will not be using the notebook for a day or more...
...power last as long as possible: ■ Plug in the AC adapter, especially when using a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. ■ Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ■ Put the notebook... pack depends on battery power (the default settings conserve battery power). Battery Packs and Power Management To Recharge the Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: The AC adapter is normally warm while recharging. If your current session but will not be using the notebook for a day or more...
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...using it . ■ Avoid using it. If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you are not using or charging battery packs at high temperatures. 3-4 Startup Guide Battery Packs and Power Management ■ If your battery packs: ■ Do not... To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that uses the...
...using it . ■ Avoid using it. If you have a PC Card, such as a network card, remove it when you are not using or charging battery packs at high temperatures. 3-4 Startup Guide Battery Packs and Power Management ■ If your battery packs: ■ Do not... To prevent damage to the battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for one , rotate them. ■ Unplug the AC adapter when the notebook is not in a cool, dry location. ■ To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a battery pack that uses the...
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...and Themes > Display. ■ Try adjusting the size of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. 4-2 Startup Guide If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the desktop icons and labels. Hard ...Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. In the BIOS Setup utility, ...
...and Themes > Display. ■ Try adjusting the size of the notebook. ■ Remove and reinsert the hard drive. 4-2 Startup Guide If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is fully plugged into a power source and into the back of the desktop icons and labels. Hard ...Drive Problems If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin ■ Make sure the notebook has power. In the BIOS Setup utility, ...