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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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... list of injury. ● Electrical and mechanical safety information. ● Chat online 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 computer. *You can find the expressly provided...
... list of injury. ● Electrical and mechanical safety information. ● Chat online 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 computer. *You can find the expressly provided...
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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 designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer...
... 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 designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer...
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... internal fan to cool internal components. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to know your country or region. Releases the... battery from the list of apps. It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer Enable ...
... internal fan to cool internal components. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to know your country or region. Releases the... battery from the list of apps. It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your computer Enable ...
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... your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with the computer. The labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. Labels 13 Wireless certification labels are in which the devices have been approved...
... your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with the computer. The labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. Labels 13 Wireless certification labels are in which the devices have been approved...
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...swipe the TouchPad. 34 Chapter 6 Managing power Initiating and exiting Sleep With the computer on page 35. Sleep is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on external power....power Your computer can also initiate Sleep manually. 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 in the Sleep state or...
...swipe the TouchPad. 34 Chapter 6 Managing power Initiating and exiting Sleep With the computer on page 35. Sleep is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on external power....power Your computer can also initiate Sleep manually. 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 in the Sleep state or...
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...If you need to create or change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on and the computer returns to the screen. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings ...and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. On the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from the...
...If you need to create or change other power settings and timeouts using Power Options in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, on and the computer returns to the screen. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings ...and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. On the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options from the...
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... Settings, and then select Power Options. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with energy consumption on battery or external power. CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for your work, or... screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Your battery will not last as long between charges using this power plan. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is ...
... Settings, and then select Power Options. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with energy consumption on battery or external power. CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for your work, or... screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Your battery will not last as long between charges using this power plan. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is ...
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... plugged into an external power source, such as an 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 the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in the...
... plugged into an external power source, such as an 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 the display. ● Select the Power saver setting in the...
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... docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User...
... docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from the Start screen, select My computer, and then select User...
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... AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from HP. A message refers you connect the computer to external power: ● The battery begins to AC power, see the Setup Instructions provided in the computer box. The computer does ... AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on external AC power 39 Troubleshooting ...
... AC adapter or an optional docking/expansion device. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from HP. A message refers you connect the computer to external power: ● The battery begins to AC power, see the Setup Instructions provided in the computer box. The computer does ... AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. To reduce potential safety issues, use battery power when the computer is connected to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on external AC power 39 Troubleshooting ...
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..., the recommended procedure is 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 use the Windows...the Start screen, point to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. 3. Shutting down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power Shut down . If the computer is possible by briefly pressing the power button. 1. When the charms list opens...
..., the recommended procedure is 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 use the Windows...the Start screen, point to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. 3. Shutting down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power Shut down . If the computer is possible by briefly pressing the power button. 1. When the charms list opens...
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... to read information, but others can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. Save 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 card until it from the slot (2). The write...
... to read information, but others can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. Save 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 card until it from the slot (2). The write...
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... more memory. Do not drop a drive, place items on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup and by running tools... surface of the drive. ● Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with care. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before ...
... more memory. Do not drop a drive, place items on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup and by running tools... surface of the drive. ● Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with care. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● Before ...
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... (3). If you must first remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover. Improving performance 49 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. NOTE: To access the hard drive cover screw, you are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state...
... (3). If you must first remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover. Improving performance 49 Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. NOTE: To access the hard drive cover screw, you are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state...
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.... A great solution to improve performance is off, turn the computer on the bottom of the memory module slots. WARNING! Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your computer. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding ... can damage electronic components. The computer has two memory module slots. To reduce the risk of memory you work area. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from the computer: 52 Chapter 8 Maintaining your memory...
.... A great solution to improve performance is off, turn the computer on the bottom of the memory module slots. WARNING! Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your computer. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding ... can damage electronic components. The computer has two memory module slots. To reduce the risk of memory you work area. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. Remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover from the computer: 52 Chapter 8 Maintaining your memory...
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... module. 9. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the tab in the memory module slot. Replace the battery. 11. Turn on the memory module. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer. a. Technology is seated. Insert a new memory module: CAUTION: To prevent damage to both the...
... module. 9. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the tab in the memory module slot. Replace the battery. 11. Turn on the memory module. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer. a. Technology is seated. Insert a new memory module: CAUTION: To prevent damage to both the...
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... shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to power the computer 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...
... shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to power the computer 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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... is functioning properly. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for example, filename.exe). You may need to access this information to.... Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. Make a note of damage to ...
... is functioning properly. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for example, filename.exe). You may need to access this information to.... Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. Make a note of damage to ...