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4 Using the keyboard and pointing devices 14 Using the action keys ...14 Using the TouchPad ...15 Navigating ...15 Selecting ...16 Using TouchPad gestures 16 Turning gestures on and off 16 Horizontal scrolling 17 Edge scrolling ...20 Using battery power ...20 Displaying the remaining battery charge 21 Charging a battery ...21 Maximizing battery life ...21 Managing low battery levels 21 Identifying low battery levels 22 Resolving a low battery level 22 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 22 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available...
4 Using the keyboard and pointing devices 14 Using the action keys ...14 Using the TouchPad ...15 Navigating ...15 Selecting ...16 Using TouchPad gestures 16 Turning gestures on and off 16 Horizontal scrolling 17 Edge scrolling ...20 Using battery power ...20 Displaying the remaining battery charge 21 Charging a battery ...21 Maximizing battery life ...21 Managing low battery levels 21 Identifying low battery levels 22 Resolving a low battery level 22 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 22 Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available...
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...East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. In some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Proper workstation setup. Electrical and mechanical safety information. ...9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. ● Chat online with the user guides on your risk of your warranty, please...
...East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. In some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Proper workstation setup. Electrical and mechanical safety information. ...9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy ● Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. ● Chat online with the user guides on your risk of your warranty, please...
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... following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Suspend state, the computer initiates Hibernation. If the computer is initiated, your work and close all open ...power Save your work is important to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or to access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB ...
... following emergency procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press and hold the power button for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Suspend state, the computer initiates Hibernation. If the computer is initiated, your work and close all open ...power Save your work is important to use the preceding shutdown procedure, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or to access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB ...
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... click Hibernate. ● Click the System menu icon at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on and your work returns to a disc or an external media card. Setting power options 19 When the computer exits ...Hibernation, the power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Suspend: ▲ Briefly press the power button. With the computer on , you can initiate Hibernation in Hibernation...
... click Hibernate. ● Click the System menu icon at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on and your work returns to a disc or an external media card. Setting power options 19 When the computer exits ...Hibernation, the power lights turn on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. To exit Suspend: ▲ Briefly press the power button. With the computer on , you can initiate Hibernation in Hibernation...
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... icon at the right of a power outage. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power, the battery in , as needed. Keeping the battery in case of the top panel, and then click Power Settings. However, when the computer is...
... icon at the right of a power outage. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power, the battery in , as needed. Keeping the battery in case of the top panel, and then click Power Settings. However, when the computer is...
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... faster when the computer is closed. 3. Click Close. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using power settings do not affect lights. Using battery power 21 Charging a battery WARNING! The battery charges whether the computer is off . NOTE: If the computer is...room temperature. Changes set at the right of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use before the battery is plugged into external power through normal use ...
... faster when the computer is closed. 3. Click Close. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using power settings do not affect lights. Using battery power 21 Charging a battery WARNING! The battery charges whether the computer is off . NOTE: If the computer is...room temperature. Changes set at the right of battery charge displays, follow these recommendations: ● If you are charging a new battery, charge it fully before turning on while the battery is charging, the battery meter in use before the battery is plugged into external power through normal use ...
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..., the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for extended periods of time. 22 Chapter 5 Managing power Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections...
..., the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for extended periods of time. 22 Chapter 5 Managing power Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections...
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..., or puncture; You can find details about the battery by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more . Do not charge the battery while you are aboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system .... WARNING! When you need it separately. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. If the capacity is connected to...
..., or puncture; You can find details about the battery by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more . Do not charge the battery while you are aboard aircraft. ● When you are charging or calibrating a battery ● When you are installing or modifying system .... WARNING! When you need it separately. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it , HP recommends purchasing a new battery when the storage capacity indicator turns green-yellow. If the capacity is connected to...
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Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to make sure the connections are secure. ● If the connections are off , the AC adapter is ...
Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to make sure the connections are secure. ● If the connections are off , the AC adapter is ...
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.... ● Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the disc, it cannot be used in DVD±...
.... ● Make sure you have installed the latest software updates for best performance of your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the disc, it cannot be used in DVD±...
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... instead of compressed air with or shipping your information. Such restrictions may be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in some tips to keep in mind to keep your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for the in hospitals, near explosives...
... instead of compressed air with or shipping your information. Such restrictions may be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in some tips to keep in mind to keep your equipment safe. ● Prepare the computer for the in hospitals, near explosives...
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... the BIOS update that provides software for your computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. Make a note of the path to the location on battery power, or connected to select the Main menu. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Do not download...displayed on -screen instructions to the hard drive. NOTE: After a message on your selection to download your computer. Access the page on the HP website that is not displayed, use the arrow keys to your hard drive. 42 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics BIOS...
... the BIOS update that provides software for your computer. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. Make a note of the path to the location on battery power, or connected to select the Main menu. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to an optional power source. Do not download...displayed on -screen instructions to the hard drive. NOTE: After a message on your selection to download your computer. Access the page on the HP website that is not displayed, use the arrow keys to your hard drive. 42 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics BIOS...
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... available when you contact support. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are typically affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. Have this information when traveling internationally. The service label is typically affixed inside...
... available when you contact support. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are typically affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. Have this information when traveling internationally. The service label is typically affixed inside...
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... fun things to do 1 H HDMI configuring audio 13 HDMI port connecting 12 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 22 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 12 Home Folder action key, identifying 15 hubs 25 I icons network 4 wired network 4 wireless 4 input power 49 installing optional security cable lock 39 Internet connection...
... fun things to do 1 H HDMI configuring audio 13 HDMI port connecting 12 Hibernation exiting 19 initiated during critical battery level 22 initiating 19 high-definition devices, connecting 12 Home Folder action key, identifying 15 hubs 25 I icons network 4 wired network 4 wireless 4 input power 49 installing optional security cable lock 39 Internet connection...
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... settings 41 selecting 40 starting 40 shipping the computer 33 shutdown 18 slot-load optical drive 29 storing battery 22 Suspend exiting 19 initiating 19 system information, displaying 41 T temperature 22 TouchPad using 15 TouchPad gestures 17 scrolling 17 traveling with the computer 22, 33, 48 tray-load optical drive 28 turning...
... settings 41 selecting 40 starting 40 shipping the computer 33 shutdown 18 slot-load optical drive 29 storing battery 22 Suspend exiting 19 initiating 19 system information, displaying 41 T temperature 22 TouchPad using 15 TouchPad gestures 17 scrolling 17 traveling with the computer 22, 33, 48 tray-load optical drive 28 turning...
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... assembly ...88 Processor ...95 Power connector cable ...97 Card reader board ...99 Speakers ...101 RTC battery ...102 Hard drive connector ...104 Weight ...106 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8 107 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...107 Updating the... BIOS ...107 Determining the BIOS version ...107 Downloading a BIOS update ...108 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...109 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 109 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics in Windows 7 ...
... assembly ...88 Processor ...95 Power connector cable ...97 Card reader board ...99 Speakers ...101 RTC battery ...102 Hard drive connector ...104 Weight ...106 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8 107 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...107 Updating the... BIOS ...107 Determining the BIOS version ...107 Downloading a BIOS update ...108 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...109 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 109 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics in Windows 7 ...
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... point 130 Restoring specific files ...130 Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore 130 Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager 130 What you need to know 130 Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only 131 Recovering using the recovery media 131 Changing the computer boot order 131 11... Questions and answers ...138 13 Power cord set requirements ...141 Requirements for all countries ...141 Requirements for specific countries and regions 142 14 Recycling ...145 Battery ...145 Display ...145 Index ...151 viii
... point 130 Restoring specific files ...130 Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and Restore 130 Recovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager 130 What you need to know 130 Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only 131 Recovering using the recovery media 131 Changing the computer boot order 131 11... Questions and answers ...138 13 Power cord set requirements ...141 Requirements for all countries ...141 Requirements for specific countries and regions 142 14 Recycling ...145 Battery ...145 Display ...145 Index ...151 viii
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...9679; QCA 9565 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter External media card HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader Support SD/SDHC/SDXC Push-Push Insertion/Removal √ ...cord √ √ √ √ 4-cell, 41-Whr Li-ion battery √ √ √ √ 3-cell, 31-Whr Li-ion battery √ √ √ √ Intel HM76 Express Chipset models 3 Touch...8730; √ √ USB 2.0 (2 ports) √ √ √ √ VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting 2048×1536 external resolution @ √ 75 Hz, hot plug and unplug and auto-detection for correct...
...9679; QCA 9565 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter External media card HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader Support SD/SDHC/SDXC Push-Push Insertion/Removal √ ...cord √ √ √ √ 4-cell, 41-Whr Li-ion battery √ √ √ √ 3-cell, 31-Whr Li-ion battery √ √ √ √ Intel HM76 Express Chipset models 3 Touch...8730; √ √ USB 2.0 (2 ports) √ √ √ √ VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting 2048×1536 external resolution @ √ 75 Hz, hot plug and unplug and auto-detection for correct...
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...√ √ Intel Bay Trail chipset models Category Product name Processors Chipset Graphics Panel Description HP 15 Notebook PC HP 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC HP 250 G2 Notebook PC Intel Pentium N3520 processor (2.4-GHz, 2-MB cache, 7.5 W) Intel Pentium ...: ● Windows 8.1 ● Windows 8.1 downgrade to Windows 7 Professional (HP 250 models) ● Ubuntu ● FreeDOS 2.0 Serviceability End-user replaceable parts: ● AC adapter ● Battery ● Memory modules (2) ● Optical drive ● WLAN module Non...
...√ √ Intel Bay Trail chipset models Category Product name Processors Chipset Graphics Panel Description HP 15 Notebook PC HP 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 TouchSmart Notebook PC HP 250 G2 Notebook PC Intel Pentium N3520 processor (2.4-GHz, 2-MB cache, 7.5 W) Intel Pentium ...: ● Windows 8.1 ● Windows 8.1 downgrade to Windows 7 Professional (HP 250 models) ● Ubuntu ● FreeDOS 2.0 Serviceability End-user replaceable parts: ● AC adapter ● Battery ● Memory modules (2) ● Optical drive ● WLAN module Non...
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...-W Smart AC adapter 1 meter power cord 4-cell, 41-Whr Li-ion battery 3-cell, 31-Whr Li-ion battery Security Kensington Security Lock Support Intel Anti-Theft Support Intel IPT Non-touch; standard...● QCA 9565 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter External media card HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader Support SD/SDHC/SDXC Push-Push Insertion/Removal Ports AC Smart ...-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights) USB 3.0 (1 port) USB 2.0 (2 ports) VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting 2560×1600 external resolution @ 60 Hz, hot plug and unplug and auto-detection for correct ...
...-W Smart AC adapter 1 meter power cord 4-cell, 41-Whr Li-ion battery 3-cell, 31-Whr Li-ion battery Security Kensington Security Lock Support Intel Anti-Theft Support Intel IPT Non-touch; standard...● QCA 9565 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter External media card HP Multi-Format Digital Media Reader Support SD/SDHC/SDXC Push-Push Insertion/Removal Ports AC Smart ...-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights) USB 3.0 (1 port) USB 2.0 (2 ports) VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting 2560×1600 external resolution @ 60 Hz, hot plug and unplug and auto-detection for correct ...