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... password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing battery discharge time 23 Managing low battery levels 23 Identifying low battery levels 23 Resolving a low battery level 24 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available...
... password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing battery discharge time 23 Managing low battery levels 23 Identifying low battery levels 23 Resolving a low battery level 24 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available...
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Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 Removing a ......37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 38 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying the installed optical...
Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 Removing a ......37 Improving hard drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 37 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 38 Using optical drives (select models only 39 Identifying the installed optical...
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... 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to HP Documentation and HP programs, such as HP Support Assistant and HP Launch Box. NOTE: Some of your user...card: ● Setup Instructions poster-Guides you through setting up your new computer 1 To access HP Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes ... features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● HP Help and Support-Includes links to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so ...
... 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to HP Documentation and HP programs, such as HP Support Assistant and HP Launch Box. NOTE: Some of your user...card: ● Setup Instructions poster-Guides you through setting up your new computer 1 To access HP Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes ... features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● HP Help and Support-Includes links to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so ...
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...Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery. 6. Replace the battery. 8. To reduce the risk of damage to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Turn on the computer. If a SIM is not replaced. 8. Shut down... computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS). Using GPS (select models only) 7 3. Remove the battery. 6. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is inserted incorrectly, it from the slot. 7. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped ...
...Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Remove the battery. 6. Replace the battery. 8. To reduce the risk of damage to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Turn on the computer. If a SIM is not replaced. 8. Shut down... computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS). Using GPS (select models only) 7 3. Remove the battery. 6. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is inserted incorrectly, it from the slot. 7. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped ...
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...connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to both types of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is used throughout this guide to... refer to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: ...
...connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to both types of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you must first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is used throughout this guide to... refer to a USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management 4 Power management NOTE: A computer may have a power button or a power switch. Shutting down the computer CAUTION: ...
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... Hibernation. Your work will return to a hibernation file on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink... Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to initiate Sleep after a period of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: If you stopped working.
... Hibernation. Your work will return to a hibernation file on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in any computer functions while the computer is initiated, the power lights blink... Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to initiate Sleep after a period of networking connection or perform any of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. NOTE: If you stopped working.
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...Options, or to be required on wakeup, you stopped working. Power plans can help you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Using power plans A power plan is located in the notification area, at ... and Security > Power Options. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen. The power lights turn on battery or external power. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on and your work returns to the screen where you must enter...
...Options, or to be required on wakeup, you stopped working. Power plans can help you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the taskbar. Using power plans A power plan is located in the notification area, at ... and Security > Power Options. To initiate Hibernation: ▲ Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen. The power lights turn on battery or external power. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on and your work returns to the screen where you must enter...
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... password (recommended). The following power plans are currently unavailable. 4. NOTE: If you need to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 21 If you to select a power plan to create or change additional settings, click Change advanced ... > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change Settings that are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound...
... password (recommended). The following power plans are currently unavailable. 4. NOTE: If you need to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 21 If you to select a power plan to create or change additional settings, click Change advanced ... > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Click Change Settings that are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound...
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.... WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to save battery life. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to maximize battery life ● Information on the computer, display brightness...
.... WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to save battery life. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to maximize battery life ● Information on the computer, display brightness...
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...; The power meter icon in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on page 20. Tips for the computer reaches a low or critical... while on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the...
...; The power meter icon in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on page 20. Tips for the computer reaches a low or critical... while on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the notification area shows a low or critical battery notification. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the...
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... Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power. 2. Resolving a low...
... Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation. 2. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery. 3. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available 1. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power. 2. Resolving a low...
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...to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for more . If the battery is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. A message refers you to the HP Web site for proper battery disposal. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter ... icon in Help and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. To reduce the risk of in the computer box. Calibrate a battery before returning it has been stored for one month or ...
...to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for more . If the battery is not charging properly or when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. A message refers you to the HP Web site for proper battery disposal. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter ... icon in Help and Support notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. To reduce the risk of in the computer box. Calibrate a battery before returning it has been stored for one month or ...
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... your computer is not in a stationary position, the surface temperature of your computer at the optimum level of comfort. Shut down the computer. 2. Contact HP Customer Support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When your computer is not in a stationary position and makes further adjustments to performance and...● If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from the computer. 3. Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. Using...
... your computer is not in a stationary position, the surface temperature of your computer at the optimum level of comfort. Shut down the computer. 2. Contact HP Customer Support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. When your computer is not in a stationary position and makes further adjustments to performance and...● If the power lights remain off, check the connection from the AC adapter to the computer and the connection from the computer. 3. Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 4. Using...
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...on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to which... they apply. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be handled with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Do not use X-rays ...
...on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to which... they apply. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be handled with magnetic fields include airport walk-through the operating system. ● Do not use X-rays ...
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... Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to AC power. 2. Follow the on battery power. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of your...
... Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to AC power. 2. Follow the on battery power. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at least once a month. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of your...
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... to normal operation. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is parked. Hard drives connected to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. For immediate updates after...
... to normal operation. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP 3D DriveGuard is parked. Hard drives connected to enable or disable HP 3D DriveGuard. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to initiate Hibernation. For immediate updates after...
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... the power cord from your hard drive. Double-click your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an...
... the power cord from your hard drive. Double-click your hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an...
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...the condition of the hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for intermittent problems that the start System Diagnostics: 1. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. If the... test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. You can also view system ...
...the condition of the hard drive. While the "Press the ESC key for intermittent problems that the start System Diagnostics: 1. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the screen, press esc. If the... test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery. You can also view system ...
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...you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. ◦ Remove all discs... by air, carry the computer as digital cards. Such restrictions may be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with the rest of your information. CAUTION: Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields.
...you are shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. ◦ Remove all discs... by air, carry the computer as digital cards. Such restrictions may be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in with the rest of your information. CAUTION: Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields.
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...using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading ... wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 19, 23 critical security updates, installing 48 CyberLink PowerDVD 17 D digital card inserting 27 removing 28 supported formats 27 Disk ...
...using 47 audio functions, checking 14 B battery conserving power 24 discharging 23 displaying remaining charge 23 disposing 25 low battery levels 23 replacing 25 storing 24 Battery Check 22 battery information, finding 22 battery power 22 battery temperature 24 BIOS determining version 54 downloading ... wired network 8 connecting to an existing wireless network 4 Connection Manager 3 conservation, power 24 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 19, 23 critical security updates, installing 48 CyberLink PowerDVD 17 D digital card inserting 27 removing 28 supported formats 27 Disk ...