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Table of contents 1 Getting started Using HP Instant Web (select models only 2 2 Knowing the parts Identifying the hardware ...3 Top components ...3 TouchPad ...3 Light ...4 Keys ...5 Front components ...5 Right-side components ...7 Left-side components ...7 Display ... power scheme 15 Customizing power schemes 15 Setting password protection upon exiting Standby 15 Using external AC power ...15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Using battery power ...16 Displaying the remaining battery charge 17 Inserting or removing the...
Table of contents 1 Getting started Using HP Instant Web (select models only 2 2 Knowing the parts Identifying the hardware ...3 Top components ...3 TouchPad ...3 Light ...4 Keys ...5 Front components ...5 Right-side components ...7 Left-side components ...7 Display ... power scheme 15 Customizing power schemes 15 Setting password protection upon exiting Standby 15 Using external AC power ...15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Using battery power ...16 Displaying the remaining battery charge 17 Inserting or removing the...
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... 23 Conserving battery power 23 Storing a battery ...23 Disposing of a used battery 24 Shutting down the computer ...24 4 Internet Connecting to a wired network ...26 Connecting to a wireless network ...27 Using wireless devices ...27 Identifying wireless and network status icons 27 Using the wireless controls 28 Using the wireless switch 28 Using HP Connection Manager...
... 23 Conserving battery power 23 Storing a battery ...23 Disposing of a used battery 24 Shutting down the computer ...24 4 Internet Connecting to a wired network ...26 Connecting to a wireless network ...27 Using wireless devices ...27 Identifying wireless and network status icons 27 Using the wireless controls 28 Using the wireless switch 28 Using HP Connection Manager...
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... charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light turns off . When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light... Turns the wireless feature on or off , slide the switch to turn off the computer. Component (1) Power light (2) Power switch (3) Drive light (4) Battery light (5) Wireless light (6) Wireless switch 6 Chapter 2 Knowing the parts Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is...
... charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light turns off . When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light... Turns the wireless feature on or off , slide the switch to turn off the computer. Component (1) Power light (2) Power switch (3) Drive light (4) Battery light (5) Wireless light (6) Wireless switch 6 Chapter 2 Knowing the parts Description ● On: The computer is on. ● Blinking: The computer is...
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... the outside of the computer. NOTE: The display switch is in use. Records sound. Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latches (2) Description Holds the battery. NOTE: To capture videos, you need to install additional webcam software. Identifying the hardware 9 Captures still photographs and videos. Component (2) Internal display switch (3) Webcam (4) Webcam ...
... the outside of the computer. NOTE: The display switch is in use. Records sound. Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latches (2) Description Holds the battery. NOTE: To capture videos, you need to install additional webcam software. Identifying the hardware 9 Captures still photographs and videos. Component (2) Internal display switch (3) Webcam (4) Webcam ...
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...technician to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in years) of the warranty period for your computer. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number describes the duration (in ... 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 unique to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product number (p/n) (3).
...technician to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This is an alphanumeric identifier that is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in years) of the warranty period for your computer. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). This number describes the duration (in ... 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 unique to each product. ◦ Part Number/Product number (p/n) (3).
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... a disc or an external media card. Initiating and exiting Standby The system is in Standby for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. With the computer on, you can be required when the computer exits Standby, you have set at the factory...saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Your work will return to the screen. Power settings and timeouts can...
... a disc or an external media card. Initiating and exiting Standby The system is in Standby for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. With the computer on, you can be required when the computer exits Standby, you have set at the factory...saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. Your work will return to the screen. Power settings and timeouts can...
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or - ▲ If the computer is on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Using power schemes A power scheme is a collection of inactivity when running on and your work will not initiate Hibernation when running on... schemes are available: ● Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● Always On ● Minimal Power Management ● Max Battery You can be required when the computer exits Hibernation, you must enter your Windows password before your work . Select Start > Turn Off Computer. 2. Select Start...
or - ▲ If the computer is on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Using power schemes A power scheme is a collection of inactivity when running on and your work will not initiate Hibernation when running on... schemes are available: ● Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● Always On ● Minimal Power Management ● Max Battery You can be required when the computer exits Hibernation, you must enter your Windows password before your work . Select Start > Turn Off Computer. 2. Select Start...
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...these steps: 1. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the list. - Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list. Click Apply. Click ...OK. Right-click the Power Meter icon in and Running on batteries settings as needed. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance ...
...these steps: 1. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the list. - Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list. Click Apply. Click ...OK. Right-click the Power Meter icon in and Running on batteries settings as needed. 4. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance ...
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... When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2). 3. Plug the other end of electric shock or damage ... cord from the computer). When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on...
... When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2). 3. Plug the other end of electric shock or damage ... cord from the computer). When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on...
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... on the Power Meter screen. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Using battery power 17 Keeping the battery in case of information, save battery life when you work and initiate Hibernation or shut down on a flat surface. Displaying the...
... on the Power Meter screen. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Using battery power 17 Keeping the battery in case of information, save battery life when you work and initiate Hibernation or shut down on a flat surface. Displaying the...
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... docking device, or an optional expansion product. The battery release latches automatically lock the battery into the battery bay. 2. The battery charges whenever the computer is off. 18 Chapter 3 Power management Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery, and then remove the battery (2). Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on a flat surface. 2. To...
... docking device, or an optional expansion product. The battery release latches automatically lock the battery into the battery bay. 2. The battery charges whenever the computer is off. 18 Chapter 3 Power management Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery, and then remove the battery (2). Align the tabs on the battery with the notches on a flat surface. 2. To...
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... source has reached a low battery level. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light blinks rapidly. Using battery power 19 NOTE: If the computer is on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in Windows Control Panel. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on...
... source has reached a low battery level. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light blinks rapidly. Using battery power 19 NOTE: If the computer is on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in Windows Control Panel. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on...
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The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Standby, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in Standby, the computer remains briefly in Standby, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 20 Chapter 3 Power management
The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Standby, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in Standby, the computer remains briefly in Standby, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 20 Chapter 3 Power management
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... use, but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2....not restore power until the power lights turn off. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Using battery power 21 Exit Hibernation by briefly sliding the power switch. Turn off . Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient...
... use, but it should not need to be calibrated more than once a month. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off or in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2....not restore power until the power lights turn off. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. Using battery power 21 Exit Hibernation by briefly sliding the power switch. Turn off . Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient...
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...using the computer, but do not turn off the computer. 2. To discharge a battery: 1. Run the computer on . 3. The battery light on the computer turns on battery power until the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off . Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power ...optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is discharged. When the battery is fully charged. Connect the computer to leave the computer unattended during the discharge process: ◦ The ...
...using the computer, but do not turn off the computer. 2. To discharge a battery: 1. Run the computer on . 3. The battery light on the computer turns on battery power until the battery is discharged, the battery light turns off . Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power ...optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into external power until the battery is discharged. When the battery is fully charged. Connect the computer to leave the computer unattended during the discharge process: ◦ The ...
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... > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. To prolong the charge of time. If the capacity is recharged, the battery light on batteries column. 3. Calibrate a battery before returning it has been stored for the items in the Plugged in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off . 2. Plug the ... Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using it if it to ...
... > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. To prolong the charge of time. If the capacity is recharged, the battery light on batteries column. 3. Calibrate a battery before returning it has been stored for the items in the Plugged in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off . 2. Plug the ... Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not using it if it to ...
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...in Hibernation, you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Standby or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are connecting ...fire or burns, do not short external contacts; Then, click Shut Down > Turn Off. ● Slide and hold the power switch for battery disposal information. If the computer is possible. 1. To reduce the risk of the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl...
...in Hibernation, you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Standby or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are connecting ...fire or burns, do not short external contacts; Then, click Shut Down > Turn Off. ● Slide and hold the power switch for battery disposal information. If the computer is possible. 1. To reduce the risk of the following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl...
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...identity module (SIM). To insert a SIM: 1. Then shut down the computer. Turn the computer upside down , the battery may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to information wherever mobile network operator service is available. Some computers include a SIM that provides ... whether the computer is off or in the illustration. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which provides access to the HP Mobile Broadband information included with the battery bay toward you , such as a personal identification number (...
...identity module (SIM). To insert a SIM: 1. Then shut down the computer. Turn the computer upside down , the battery may need the HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number to information wherever mobile network operator service is available. Some computers include a SIM that provides ... whether the computer is off or in the illustration. Using HP Mobile Broadband requires a network service provider (called a mobile network operator), which provides access to the HP Mobile Broadband information included with the battery bay toward you , such as a personal identification number (...
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...the slot until it is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Reconnect external power. 10. Then ...shut down the computer. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. 34 Chapter 4 Internet Reconnect external devices. 11. Replace the battery. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. 8. 7. Disconnect all...
...the slot until it is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the battery is not replaced. 9. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Reconnect external power. 10. Then ...shut down the computer. Close the display. 3. Remove the battery. 34 Chapter 4 Internet Reconnect external devices. 11. Replace the battery. Turn on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. 8. 7. Disconnect all...
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Turn on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). 8. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 35 Reconnect external power. 10. Press in on the computer. Reconnect external devices. 11. Replace the battery. 9. 7.
Turn on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). 8. Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 35 Reconnect external power. 10. Press in on the computer. Reconnect external devices. 11. Replace the battery. 9. 7.