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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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.... IMPORTANT: Do NOT return 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, select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen, select My...
.... IMPORTANT: Do NOT return 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, select the HP Support Assistant app from the Start screen, select My...
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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 being mishandled or stolen. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer. Attaches an optional...
... 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 being mishandled or stolen. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer. Attaches an optional...
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... access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Releases the battery from the list of apps. Wireless and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. Bottom... Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery bay Vents (3) Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. It is normal for use in...
... access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support from the battery bay. Releases the battery from the list of apps. Wireless and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. Bottom... Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Battery bay Vents (3) Battery release latch Description Holds the battery. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. It is normal for use in...
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... one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with the computer. The service label is affixed inside the battery bay. The labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. Wireless certification labels are in which the devices have...
... one or more wireless devices, one or more certification labels are included with the computer. The service label is affixed inside the battery bay. The labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about the computer. Wireless certification labels are in which the devices have...
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...or swipe the TouchPad. 34 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● From the Start screen, point to a hibernation... powers down. You can balance computer performance with power conservation. For more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on either battery power or external power. When the charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep. Sleep is saved...
...or swipe the TouchPad. 34 Chapter 6 Managing power If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any of the following ways: ● Close the display. ● From the Start screen, point to a hibernation... powers down. You can balance computer performance with power conservation. For more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation on either battery power or external power. When the charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power icon, and then click Sleep. Sleep is saved...
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... power button. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of apps. 2. Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation You can also type power, select Settings, ...Control Panel as follows:: 1. 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 wakeup To set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before...
... power button. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 4. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of apps. 2. Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation You can also type power, select Settings, ...Control Panel as follows:: 1. 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 wakeup To set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before...
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... and helps you use the computer for the computer can also create your work, or shut down on battery power. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. To use Power Options, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.... WARNING! CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for your needs. To remove the battery: 1. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Favors performance, but may use more energy. So before removing ...
... and helps you use the computer for the computer can also create your work, or shut down on battery power. Saves power by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. To use Power Options, from the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.... WARNING! CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source for your needs. To remove the battery: 1. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Favors performance, but may use more energy. So before removing ...
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... 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 Desktop displays a low or critical battery notification. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and...
... 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 Desktop displays a low or critical battery notification. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and...
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...Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the... an internal cell is 38 Chapter 6 Managing power The computer takes the following actions for proper battery disposal. To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from external power for extended periods of in a cool, dry place to exit Hibernation, follow these ...
...Connect an optional docking or expansion device. ● Connect an optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP. See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the... an internal cell is 38 Chapter 6 Managing power The computer takes the following actions for proper battery disposal. To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from external power for extended periods of in a cool, dry place to exit Hibernation, follow these ...
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...display does not turn on the Desktop changes appearance. Shut down the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from HP. WARNING! Connect the computer to external power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! When you disconnect external power, the following...; The display brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on external AC power For information about ordering a replacement battery. possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer. Running on computers with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking...
...display does not turn on the Desktop changes appearance. Shut down the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from HP. WARNING! Connect the computer to external power under any of the following conditions: WARNING! When you disconnect external power, the following...; The display brightness increases. ● The power meter icon on external AC power For information about ordering a replacement battery. possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from the computer. Running on computers with an approved AC adapter or an optional docking...
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.... ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. The Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following emergency procedures in...button, 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 unable to use the Windows Shut down command: NOTE: If the computer...
.... ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. The Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power From the Start screen, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following emergency procedures in...button, 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 unable to use the Windows Shut down command: NOTE: If the computer...
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... An optical disc drive uses laser light to read information, but others can only read or store large amounts of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to safely remove the digital card. 1. NOTE: If the card is not ejected, pull the card out of...disc. Some drives can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. The write process is firmly seated. Save your optical drive: ● When the battery is writing to vibration. 2. Press in on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is the only source of information. Use these...
... An optical disc drive uses laser light to read information, but others can only read or store large amounts of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to safely remove the digital card. 1. NOTE: If the card is not ejected, pull the card out of...disc. Some drives can also write (burn) information onto a blank disc. The write process is firmly seated. Save your optical drive: ● When the battery is writing to vibration. 2. Press in on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is the only source of information. Use these...
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... storing a drive. ● Do not type 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 off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on, and then shut it to liquids, or temperature or...
... storing a drive. ● Do not type 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 off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on, and then shut it to liquids, or temperature or...
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... hard drive cover screw, you are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on a flat surface. 5. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. If you must first remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover.
... hard drive cover screw, you are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on a flat surface. 5. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. If you must first remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover.
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...with a second memory module, be upgraded by pressing the power button. A great solution to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration with work and shut down the computer. 2. To add or replace... loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 6. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by touching a grounded...
...with a second memory module, be upgraded by pressing the power button. A great solution to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration with work and shut down the computer. 2. To add or replace... loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 6. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space by touching a grounded...
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...the memory module compartment, press the module into the memory module slot (2) until the retention clips snap into place. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the module. 9. For example, older... memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to your computer Replace the battery. 11. Insert a new memory module: CAUTION: To prevent damage to the latest versions. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and...
...the memory module compartment, press the module into the memory module slot (2) until the retention clips snap into place. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the module. 9. For example, older... memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to your computer Replace the battery. 11. Insert a new memory module: CAUTION: To prevent damage to the latest versions. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and...
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..., frequency, and plug configurations vary. This will be restricted in some environments. Keep the backup separate from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it on. ● If you are traveling internationally, follow these devices may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in -flight announcement...
..., frequency, and plug configurations vary. This will be restricted in some environments. Keep the backup separate from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it on. ● If you are traveling internationally, follow these devices may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near explosives, and in -flight announcement...
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... to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. b. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. Do...is running on the screen after it to the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive designation. If no instructions are displayed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Using the hard drive path you can delete the ...
... to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. b. Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. Do...is running on the screen after it to the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive designation. If no instructions are displayed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Using the hard drive path you can delete the ...