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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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... begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, is on. ●... wireless connection. Blinking: The hard drive or flash drive is being accessed. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance ...
... begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, is on. ●... wireless connection. Blinking: The hard drive or flash drive is being accessed. ● On: A battery is charging. ● Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level. To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance ...
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... switch (3) Webcam (4) Webcam light (5) Internal microphone Bottom components Description Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is in use. Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latches (2) Description Holds the battery. On: The webcam is on. Records sound. NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the...
... switch (3) Webcam (4) Webcam light (5) Internal microphone Bottom components Description Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is in use. Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latches (2) Description Holds the battery. On: The webcam is on. Records sound. NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the...
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... the labels The labels affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This 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 provides specific information about the... 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 the product name affixed to the front of your computer. ◦ Warranty period (5).
... the labels The labels affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. ◦ Model description (4). This 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 provides specific information about the... 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 the product name affixed to the front of your computer. ◦ Warranty period (5).
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...-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. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Standby and Hibernation....to be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is in Standby for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Standby in Windows Control Panel. Setting power options 13 If the ...
...-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. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Standby and Hibernation....to be changed using Power Options in any computer functions while the computer is in Standby for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Standby in Windows Control Panel. Setting power options 13 If the ...
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... to the screen where you conserve power and maximize computer performance. or - ▲ If the computer is on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly slide the power switch. Using power schemes A power scheme is a ... ● 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 > Control Panel > Performance ...
... to the screen where you conserve power and maximize computer performance. or - ▲ If the computer is on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly slide the power switch. Using power schemes A power scheme is a ... ● 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 > Control Panel > Performance ...
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... 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 HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or optional expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power...taskbar, and then select a power scheme from standby check box. 4. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you are writing information ...
... 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 HP. ● Approved AC adapter ● Optional docking device or optional expansion product Connect the computer to external AC power...taskbar, and then select a power scheme from standby check box. 4. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system software ● When you are writing information ...
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... computer). The grounding pin is automatically decreased to save battery life. 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 AC power, the computer runs on battery power. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter (2). 3. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the notification area changes appearance. To increase display brightness, press ...
... computer). The grounding pin is automatically decreased to save battery life. 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 AC power, the computer runs on battery power. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING! Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter (2). 3. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the notification area changes appearance. To increase display brightness, press ...
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...a lightning bolt icon may cause loss of charge remaining in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down on a flat surface. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance ...of a power outage. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. However, a battery in case of information, save battery life when you work in the computer slowly discharges when the ...
...a lightning bolt icon may cause loss of charge remaining in the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protects your work and initiate Hibernation or shut down on a flat surface. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance ...of a power outage. To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. However, a battery in case of information, save battery life when you work in the computer slowly discharges when the ...
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... docking device, or an optional expansion product. Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery, and then remove the battery (2). Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but... it charges faster when the computer is plugged into place. To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on the computer, and then insert the battery into the battery bay. The battery charges whenever the computer is off. 18 Chapter 3 Power management 2. Align the...
... docking device, or an optional expansion product. Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery, and then remove the battery (2). Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but... it charges faster when the computer is plugged into place. To remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer upside down on the computer, and then insert the battery into the battery bay. The battery charges whenever the computer is off. 18 Chapter 3 Power management 2. Align the...
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... lights. Preferences set at the factory. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Decrease the brightness on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in Windows Control Panel. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light blinks rapidly. NOTE: If the computer is on...
... lights. Preferences set at the factory. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Decrease the brightness on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in Windows Control Panel. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is not resolved, the computer enters a critical battery level, and the battery light blinks rapidly. NOTE: If the computer is 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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...faster when the computer is available 1. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off . Turn off . or - Using battery power 21 Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following devices: ● AC adapter ●... expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power ...
...faster when the computer is available 1. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery. 3. NOTE: The battery charges whether the computer is off . Turn off . or - Using battery power 21 Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following devices: ● AC adapter ●... expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power ...
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...optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Insert the battery into external power. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will discharge faster while ...System-initiated Hibernation will not turn off and the computer shuts down. 22 Chapter 3 Power management Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on batteries column and the Plugged in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Adjust Power ...
...optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug the adapter or device into the computer. 2. Insert the battery into external power. The battery light on the computer turns on the computer turns off automatically. ◦ Hard drive speed will discharge faster while ...System-initiated Hibernation will not turn off and the computer shuts down. 22 Chapter 3 Power management Step 3: Discharge the battery The computer must remain on batteries column and the Plugged in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Adjust Power ...
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... and exit modem applications when you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Calibrate a battery before returning it to high temperatures for one month or more. Click OK. Plug the computer into an external power source... Disconnect external devices that you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on batteries column. 3. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for the items in the Plugged in Windows Control ...
... and exit modem applications when you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Calibrate a battery before returning it to high temperatures for one month or more. Click OK. Plug the computer into an external power source... Disconnect external devices that you are not plugged into external power and maintain external power until the battery is recharged, the battery light on batteries column. 3. NOTE: A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for the items in the Plugged in Windows Control ...
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... the display and computer. Refer to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 24 Chapter 3 Power management Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Shut down . do not dispose of the following emergency procedures... 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 are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Regulatory, ...
... the display and computer. Refer to a USB port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 24 Chapter 3 Power management Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. Shut down . do not dispose of the following emergency procedures... 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 are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to the Regulatory, ...
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...(PIN), as well as shown in the illustration. If a SIM is printed on a label inside the battery bay of Wi-Fi hotspots. Unplug the power cord from the computer. HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies: ● HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module, which provides access ... Broadband is available. For additional information, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (US only). To insert a SIM: 1. If you are not sure whether the computer is preinstalled in the battery bay. Then shut down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to ...
...(PIN), as well as shown in the illustration. If a SIM is printed on a label inside the battery bay of Wi-Fi hotspots. Unplug the power cord from the computer. HP Mobile Broadband supports the following technologies: ● HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module, which provides access ... Broadband is available. For additional information, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/mobilebroadband (US only). To insert a SIM: 1. If you are not sure whether the computer is preinstalled in the battery bay. Then shut down the computer. Disconnect all external devices connected to ...
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7. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on by pressing the power button. Then shut down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. 8. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 2. ...the computer. Close the display. 3. Reconnect external power. 10. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery. 34 Chapter 4 Internet Shut down the computer. If you . 6. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the...
7. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on by pressing the power button. Then shut down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you are not sure whether the computer is firmly seated. 8. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 2. ...the computer. Close the display. 3. Reconnect external power. 10. Removing a SIM To remove a SIM: 1. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery. 34 Chapter 4 Internet Shut down the computer. If you . 6. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband will be disabled if the...
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Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 35 Press in on the computer. Reconnect external power. 10. Replace the battery. 9. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). 8. 7.
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) 35 Press in on the computer. Reconnect external power. 10. Replace the battery. 9. Reconnect external devices. 11. Turn on the SIM (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). 8. 7.