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... exiting user-initiated Hibernation 35 Setting password protection on wakeup 35 Using the power meter and power settings 35 Selecting a power plan ...36 Running on battery power ...36 vi
... exiting user-initiated Hibernation 35 Setting password protection on wakeup 35 Using the power meter and power settings 35 Selecting a power plan ...36 Running on battery power ...36 vi
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...-replaceable battery 36 Finding battery information 37 Conserving battery power 37 Identifying low battery levels 37 Resolving a low battery level 38 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 38 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 38 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 38 Storing a user-replaceable battery 38 Disposing...
...-replaceable battery 36 Finding battery information 37 Conserving battery power 37 Identifying low battery levels 37 Resolving a low battery level 38 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 38 Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 38 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 38 Storing a user-replaceable battery 38 Disposing...
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... and locate this computer. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with an HP technician. ● Email support. ● Find worldwide support telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this guide. For...
... and locate this computer. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with an HP technician. ● Email support. ● Find worldwide support telephone numbers. ● Locate HP service center locations. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. ● Specific warranty information about this guide. For...
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... of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 41. ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is not charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is using DC power. Right side Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) Optical...
... of USB ports, see Using a USB device on page 41. ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is not charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is using DC power. Right side Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) Optical...
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...operation. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal ...memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. Releases the battery from the list of apps. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery bay Vents (3) Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a ...
...operation. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal ...memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. Releases the battery from the list of apps. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery bay Vents (3) Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a ...
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... you contact support. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the computer.... ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. The service label is affixed inside the battery bay. The labels are in which the devices have been approved for use. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot...
... you contact support. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the computer.... ● Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the computer. The service label is affixed inside the battery bay. The labels are in which the devices have been approved for use. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot...
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...file and the computer powers down. NOTE: If you can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. Your work very quickly. Sleep is automatically initiated after a period of the screen. Initiating and exiting Sleep With... the computer on external power. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is enabled by default. CAUTION:...
...file and the computer powers down. NOTE: If you can initiate Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. Your work very quickly. Sleep is automatically initiated after a period of the screen. Initiating and exiting Sleep With... the computer on external power. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is enabled by default. CAUTION:...
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On the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from the list of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on the Desktop, place the pointer over the Power Meter icon. ● To access Power Options...follow the onscreen instructions. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. From the Start screen, you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of apps. 2. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Setting password protection on wakeup To set a ...
On the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from the list of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on the Desktop, place the pointer over the Power Meter icon. ● To access Power Options...follow the onscreen instructions. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. From the Start screen, you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of apps. 2. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Setting password protection on wakeup To set a ...
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... conserve power and maximize performance. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. Selecting a power plan A power plan manages how the computer uses power and... conserve battery life. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. So before removing the battery, save...
... conserve power and maximize performance. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. Selecting a power plan A power plan manages how the computer uses power and... conserve battery life. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. The battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. So before removing the battery, save...
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... external hard drive connected to maximize battery life ● Information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on battery power 37 Running on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the...
... external hard drive connected to maximize battery life ● Information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on battery power 37 Running on the Start screen, and then select Battery and performance. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the...
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...lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from external power for extended periods of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, select My computer, and then... select User guides. Disposing of time. The computer takes the following actions for proper battery disposal. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. If...
...lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from external power for extended periods of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, select My computer, and then... select User guides. Disposing of time. The computer takes the following actions for proper battery disposal. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to exit Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. If...
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...icon on external AC power For information about ordering a replacement battery. Running on the Desktop changes appearance. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to the HP website for more information about connecting to external power under any ...of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness ...
...icon on external AC power For information about ordering a replacement battery. Running on the Desktop changes appearance. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to the HP website for more information about connecting to external power under any ...of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness ...
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...use the Windows Shut down command: NOTE: If the computer is lost when the computer shuts down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is unresponsive and 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 secure and the power lights remain off ) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information...
...use the Windows Shut down command: NOTE: If the computer is lost when the computer shuts down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is unresponsive and 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 secure and the power lights remain off ) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information...
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... of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to a disc. Use these tips for best performance of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the card until it from the slot (2). Using optical drives 43 ...can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. A sound indicates that the device has been detected. Save your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Then, follow the on the card (1), and then remove...
... of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to a disc. Use these tips for best performance of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Do not type on the card until it from the slot (2). Using optical drives 43 ...can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. A sound indicates that the device has been detected. Save your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Then, follow the on the card (1), and then remove...
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... connector pins on a removable drive or on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from a drive before writing to media. ● If a drive must be mailed, place...
... connector pins on a removable drive or on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from a drive before writing to media. ● If a drive must be mailed, place...
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Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down on , and then shut it ...
Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down on , and then shut it ...
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... WARNING! CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can help improve your computer Then shut down the computer before installing a memory module. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. The computer has two memory module slots. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are not...expand the amount of memory you store your physical work and the memory is on by deleting unnecessary files. 2. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. The memory capacity of the memory module slots. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment ...
... WARNING! CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can help improve your computer Then shut down the computer before installing a memory module. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. The computer has two memory module slots. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that both memory modules are not...expand the amount of memory you store your physical work and the memory is on by deleting unnecessary files. 2. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. The memory capacity of the memory module slots. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment ...
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... seated. Do not touch the components on the computer. c. b. Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to the memory module, be sure that you do..., until the retention clips snap into the memory module slot (2) until it is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer Replace the battery. 11. 8.
... seated. Do not touch the components on the computer. c. b. Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to the memory module, be sure that you do..., until the retention clips snap into the memory module slot (2) until it is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer Replace the battery. 11. 8.
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Keep the backup separate from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you plan to use of your information. Such restrictions may be restricted in some environments. To reduce the risk ...
Keep the backup separate from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you plan to use of your information. Such restrictions may be restricted in some environments. To reduce the risk ...
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...risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these ...instructions: Do not disconnect power from your hard drive designation. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Do not...
...risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow these ...instructions: Do not disconnect power from your hard drive designation. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Do not...