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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. support...
... 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. support...
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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 idle. Right side Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) Optical drive eject...
... 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 idle. Right side Component (1) Optical drive (2) Optical drive light (3) Optical drive eject...
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.... 12 Chapter 2 Getting to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to know your country or region. Releases the battery from the list of apps. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the...
.... 12 Chapter 2 Getting to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to know your country or region. Releases the battery from the list of apps. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the...
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... (2) Serial number (3) Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. The service label is affixed inside the...
... (2) Serial number (3) Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. The service label is affixed inside the...
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...states, Sleep and Hibernation. You can operate on page 35. For more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on either battery power or external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep With the computer on page 34. ● Hibernation-The Hibernation state is automatically ...enable Hibernation using Power Options in Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any type of the screen. 6 Managing power Your computer can also initiate Sleep manually. Your computer supports...
...states, Sleep and Hibernation. You can operate on page 35. For more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on either battery power or external power. Initiating and exiting Sleep With the computer on page 34. ● Hibernation-The Hibernation state is automatically ...enable Hibernation using Power Options in Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any type of the screen. 6 Managing power Your computer can also initiate Sleep manually. Your computer supports...
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... the list. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. NOTE: If you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on the Desktop, place the pointer over the Power Meter icon. ● To access Power...
... the list. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. NOTE: If you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on the Desktop, place the pointer over the Power Meter icon. ● To access Power...
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... upside down the computer through Windows. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. To reduce potential safety issues, use the computer for the computer can cause loss ... energy. WARNING! Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the display brightness decreases to conserve battery life. Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges ...
... upside down the computer through Windows. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. To reduce potential safety issues, use the computer for the computer can cause loss ... energy. WARNING! Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer, the computer automatically switches to battery power and the display brightness decreases to conserve battery life. Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges ...
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... Assistant provides the following tips for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Desktop displays a low or critical...
... Assistant provides the following tips for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information about battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity To access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Desktop displays a low or critical...
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...; If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on page 35. Disposing of in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. If the battery is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased..., do not dispose of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to replace the battery when an internal cell is on or in...
...; If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on page 35. Disposing of in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. If the battery is available ● Connect an AC adapter. ● Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased..., do not dispose of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to replace the battery when an internal cell is on or in...
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...When you connect the computer to external power: ● The battery begins to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on external AC power 39 Remove the battery from HP. Running on the Desktop changes appearance. possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer. To ... AC adapter provided with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. Do not charge the computer battery while you to the HP website for more information about connecting to external power with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an...
...When you connect the computer to external power: ● The battery begins to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on external AC power 39 Remove the battery from HP. Running on the Desktop changes appearance. possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer. To ... AC adapter provided with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. Do not charge the computer battery while you to the HP website for more information about connecting to external power with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an...
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... down . Connect the AC adapter to use the Windows Shut down command closes all open programs. 2. Shutting down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is lost when the computer shuts down . From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or... lower-right corner of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4.
... down . Connect the AC adapter to use the Windows Shut down command closes all open programs. 2. Shutting down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is lost when the computer shuts down . From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or... lower-right corner of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4.
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... been detected. Use these tips for best performance of the taskbar. NOTE: If the card is firmly seated. Save your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of the slot. 2. From the Desktop, click the remove hardware icon in on the keyboard or move the computer while an... sensitive to a disc. Then, follow the on the card (1), and then remove it is not ejected, pull the card out 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). Press in on -screen instructions. 3. Some...
... been detected. Use these tips for best performance of the taskbar. NOTE: If the card is firmly seated. Save your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of the slot. 2. From the Desktop, click the remove hardware icon in on the keyboard or move the computer while an... sensitive to a disc. Then, follow the on the card (1), and then remove it is not ejected, pull the card out 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). Press in on -screen instructions. 3. Some...
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...memory. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you can drastically improve the performance of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with care. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives:...drive in optimal condition. See Handling drives on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer. Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you move the computer while an optical drive is ...
...memory. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before you can drastically improve the performance of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with care. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives:...drive in optimal condition. See Handling drives on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer. Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you move the computer while an optical drive is ...
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...: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down on , and then shut it down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. If you must first remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover. Unplug...
...: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down on , and then shut it down the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. If you must first remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover. Unplug...
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...a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. WARNING! Save your computer A great solution to hold all your computer. Remove the wireless and memory ...the power button. Then shut down the computer before installing a memory module. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 6. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. When your memory isn't big enough to improve performance is off, turn the computer on or in ...
...a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. WARNING! Save your computer A great solution to hold all your computer. Remove the wireless and memory ...the power button. Then shut down the computer before installing a memory module. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 6. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. When your memory isn't big enough to improve performance is off, turn the computer on or in ...
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... features and options to your computer to run the latest technology available. Do not touch the components on the computer. Replace the battery. 11. Align the notched edge (1) of the module, until it is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer...module into the memory module slot (2) until the retention clips snap into place. c. Turn on the memory module. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer 8. Replace the wireless and memory module compartment cover. 10. Insert a new memory module: CAUTION: To ...
... features and options to your computer to run the latest technology available. Do not touch the components on the computer. Replace the battery. 11. Align the notched edge (1) of the module, until it is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer...module into the memory module slot (2) until the retention clips snap into place. c. Turn on the memory module. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer 8. Replace the wireless and memory module compartment cover. 10. Insert a new memory module: CAUTION: To ...
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... your luggage. Such restrictions may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in with a voltage converter kit sold for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the...
... your luggage. Such restrictions may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in with a voltage converter kit sold for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it separately. ● If you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the...
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... downloaded. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on your hard drive designation. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. Using System Diagnostics 63 Follow the on -screen ...device, cable, or cord. 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Make a note of the path to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Using the hard drive path you can delete...
... downloaded. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on your hard drive designation. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. From the Start screen, type file, and then select File Explorer. 2. Using System Diagnostics 63 Follow the on -screen ...device, cable, or cord. 1. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Make a note of the path to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Using the hard drive path you can delete...