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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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... risk 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...
... risk 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 being mishandled or stolen. 4 Chapter 2 Getting to act as a deterrent, but it...
... 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 act as a deterrent, but it...
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...prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. 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... battery bay. Enable airflow to know your country or region. Wireless and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. ...
...prevent overheating. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. 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... battery bay. Enable airflow to know your country or region. Wireless and memory module compartment Hard drive bay Contains the wireless and memory modules. ...
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... is affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact support. The labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some ...Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information when traveling internationally. The service label is affixed inside the battery bay. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one ...
... is affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you contact support. The labels are affixed inside the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some ...Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Have this information when traveling internationally. The service label is affixed inside the battery bay. You may need this information available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one ...
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...exiting user-initiated Hibernation 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 automatically initiated after a .... For more information, see Initiating and exiting Sleep on page 34. ● Hibernation-The Hibernation state is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality,...
...exiting user-initiated Hibernation 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 automatically initiated after a .... For more information, see Initiating and exiting Sleep on page 34. ● Hibernation-The Hibernation state is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality,...
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... the computer will return to the screen. 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, or to... Save changes. The power lights turn on and the computer returns to the screen where you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of apps. 2. If you stopped working . From the Start screen, you need to create or change a user account...
... the computer will return to the screen. 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, or to... Save changes. The power lights turn on and the computer returns to the screen where you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of apps. 2. If you stopped working . From the Start screen, you need to create or change a user account...
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...hardware. ● Power saver. Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. To remove the battery: 1. 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 how you conserve ... factors. To reduce potential safety issues, use Power Options, from external power. CAUTION: Removing a battery that is disconnected from HP. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is the sole power source for your needs. NOTE: The...
...hardware. ● Power saver. Removing a user-replaceable battery Your computer includes a user-replaceable battery. To remove the battery: 1. 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 how you conserve ... factors. To reduce potential safety issues, use Power Options, from external power. CAUTION: Removing a battery that is disconnected from HP. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is the sole power source for your needs. NOTE: The...
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... 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. 3. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that... initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. HP Support Assistant provides the following behavior occurs: ● The power meter icon in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it (3) from the computer. Running ...
... 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. 3. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that... initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. HP Support Assistant provides the following behavior occurs: ● The power meter icon in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it (3) from the computer. Running ...
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... meter, see Using the power meter and power settings on or in a cool, dry place to prolong the battery charge. Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. If the capacity is 38 Chapter 6 Managing ...power To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. If the battery is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to high temperatures for proper battery...
... meter, see Using the power meter and power settings on or in a cool, dry place to prolong the battery charge. Replacing a user-replaceable battery Battery Check in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. If the capacity is 38 Chapter 6 Managing ...power To access the user guides, select the HP Support Assistant app from HP. If the battery is less than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it to high temperatures for proper battery...
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...ID. Connect the computer to external power under any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to the HP website for more information about connecting to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● ...The display does not turn on the Desktop changes appearance. Remove the battery from HP. A message refers you disconnect external power, the following conditions: WARNING! Running on external AC power 39 WARNING! When you to save...
...ID. Connect the computer to external power under any of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to the HP website for more information about connecting to AC power: ● The computer does not turn on. ● ...The display does not turn on the Desktop changes appearance. Remove the battery from HP. A message refers you disconnect external power, the following conditions: WARNING! Running on external AC power 39 WARNING! When you to save...
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...computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is to use the preceding ... you need to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be replaced. The Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is working properly. ● If the power lights ...
...computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation, you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is to use the preceding ... you need to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be replaced. The Shut down the computer with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 40 Chapter 6 Managing power Shutting down (turning off) the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information is working properly. ● If the power lights ...
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...read information, but others can only read or store large amounts of the slot. Use these tips for best performance of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to safely remove the digital card. 1. Press in on -screen instructions. 3. Using optical drives 43 A sound ... card (1), and then remove it is sensitive to a disc. The write process is firmly seated. Save your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Some drives can also write (burn) information onto ...
...read information, but others can only read or store large amounts of the slot. Use these tips for best performance of power, be sure the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to safely remove the digital card. 1. Press in on -screen instructions. 3. Using optical drives 43 A sound ... card (1), and then remove it is sensitive to a disc. The write process is firmly seated. Save your optical drive: ● When the battery is the only source of your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Some drives can also write (burn) information onto ...
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... drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in optimal condition. See Handling drives on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. ● Do not type on...Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of the drive. ● Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on it, or expose it to keep...
... drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in optimal condition. See Handling drives on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with, shipping, or storing a drive. ● Do not type on...Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of the drive. ● Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on it, or expose it to keep...
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... and memory module compartment cover: ▲ Loosen the wireless and memory module compartment cover screw (1), and then lift up (2) and remove the cover (3). Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. If you must first remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover. Disconnect all...
... and memory module compartment cover: ▲ Loosen the wireless and memory module compartment cover screw (1), and then lift up (2) and remove the cover (3). Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. If you must first remove the wireless and memory module compartment cover. Disconnect all...
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... all your work and the memory is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by deleting unnecessary files. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Your computer is the desk where you are located on -screen instructions. The computer has two memory module slots. To... procedure, ensure that both memory modules are not sure whether the computer is to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: ...
... all your work and the memory is like a desk overflowing with a second memory module, be upgraded by deleting unnecessary files. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. Your computer is the desk where you are located on -screen instructions. The computer has two memory module slots. To... procedure, ensure that both memory modules are not sure whether the computer is to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: ...
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...damage to the latest versions. Replace the wireless and memory module compartment cover. 10. Turn on the memory module. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer. b. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 12. For...retention clips snap into the memory module slot (2) until it is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer 8. Replace the battery. 11. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module compartment, press the module into place. With the memory module at a 45-...
...damage to the latest versions. Replace the wireless and memory module compartment cover. 10. Turn on the memory module. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer. b. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices. 12. For...retention clips snap into the memory module slot (2) until it is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer 8. Replace the battery. 11. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module compartment, press the module into place. With the memory module at a 45-...
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... with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. 56 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer. Keep the backup separate from external power 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...
... with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. 56 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer. Keep the backup separate from external power 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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... Check for example, filename.exe). At the download area, follow these steps: 1. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. 4. Using System Diagnostics 63 BIOS... to reliable external power using the AC adapter. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. From...
... Check for example, filename.exe). At the download area, follow these steps: 1. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. 4. Using System Diagnostics 63 BIOS... to reliable external power using the AC adapter. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. From...