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... exiting Sleep 19 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 19 Using the power meter ...20 Using power plans ...20 Viewing the current power plan 20 Selecting a different power plan 20 Customizing power plans 21 Setting 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...
... exiting Sleep 19 Initiating and exiting Hibernation 19 Using the power meter ...20 Using power plans ...20 Viewing the current power plan 20 Selecting a different power plan 20 Customizing power plans 21 Setting 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...
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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 ... ...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 ... ...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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... Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using...
... Setting passwords in Windows 45 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 45 Managing an administrator password 46 Entering an administrator password 46 Managing a power-on password 47 Entering a power-on password 47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...47 Installing critical security updates ...48 Installing an optional security cable ...48 Using...
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... and Support > User Guides. ● Microsoft Help and Support-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to HP Documentation and HP programs, such as HP Support Assistant and HP Launch Box. This guide is included in the box with your computer, either in...available on your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● HP Help and Support-Includes links to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on an optical disc or SD card: ● Setup Instructions poster-...
... and Support > User Guides. ● Microsoft Help and Support-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to HP Documentation and HP programs, such as HP Support Assistant and HP Launch Box. This guide is included in the box with your computer, either in...available on your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● HP Help and Support-Includes links to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on an optical disc or SD card: ● Setup Instructions poster-...
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..., SIM details, and SMS messages. Refer to the desired device. Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Connection Manager. Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Connection Manager, and then click the power button next to the Getting Started guide for information on identifying the location of the wireless button on...
..., SIM details, and SMS messages. Refer to the desired device. Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Connection Manager. Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Connection Manager, and then click the power button next to the Getting Started guide for information on identifying the location of the wireless button on...
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...HP Mobile Broadband information included with your computer within range of keys for each computer network. When used initially to connect to your computer is not preinstalled, it is a mobile phone network provider. A SIM contains basic information about you move your computer, or it can by pressing the power... SIM slot location, refer to activate mobile broadband service. Without the correct key, others will not be included with the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your computer to use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to another WLAN, Windows attempts to ...
...HP Mobile Broadband information included with your computer within range of keys for each computer network. When used initially to connect to your computer is not preinstalled, it is a mobile phone network provider. A SIM contains basic information about you move your computer, or it can by pressing the power... SIM slot location, refer to activate mobile broadband service. Without the correct key, others will not be included with the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your computer to use wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to another WLAN, Windows attempts to ...
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... (select models only) 7 Remove the battery. 6. 3. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it could damage the... GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more information, refer to the SIM slot on by pressing the power button. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Close the display. 3. Replace...
... (select models only) 7 Remove the battery. 6. 3. CAUTION: When inserting a SIM, position the card to match the icon next to the HP GPS and Location software Help. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it could damage the... GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. For more information, refer to the SIM slot on by pressing the power button. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Close the display. 3. Replace...
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... procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with the... USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management The Shut down the computer under any of power controls. Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns ...
... procedures in the sequence provided: ● Press ctrl+alt+delete, and then click the Power button. ● Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power for an extended period Although you can shut down the computer with the... USB or video port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management The Shut down the computer under any of power controls. Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns ...
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... can initiate Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Setting power options 19 When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to the screen. Your work is saved to a hibernation file on and your work...reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control...
... can initiate Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. NOTE: If you have set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Setting power options 19 When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to the screen. Your work is saved to a hibernation file on and your work...reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on , you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Sleep The system is in the Sleep state or in Windows Control...
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... you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Using power plans A power plan is located in the notification area, at the far right of the following... area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Using the power meter The power meter is a collection of the taskbar. The power lights turn on battery or external power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical...
... you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to change the power plan, click the power meter icon and select an item from the list. 20 Chapter 4 Power management Using power plans A power plan is located in the notification area, at the far right of the following... area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Using the power meter The power meter is a collection of the taskbar. The power lights turn on battery or external power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical...
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... optimize your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Customizing power plans To customize a power plan: 1. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 21 Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. In the left pane, click Require a password on...
... optimize your user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. Customizing power plans To customize a power plan: 1. Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings. 3. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 21 Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. In the left pane, click Require a password on...
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...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 external power. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery ...are functioning properly, and then reports the results of a power outage. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. If the computer contains a ...
...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 external power. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery ...are functioning properly, and then reports the results of a power outage. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is off and unplugged from HP. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. If the computer contains a ...
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... state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the factory. Tips for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and... low or critical battery level, the following actions for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - The computer takes the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light...
... state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the factory. Tips for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and... low or critical battery level, the following actions for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on battery power. NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - The computer takes the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light...
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...low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. Turn on the computer. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● ... and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ...
...low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to external power. 2. Turn on the computer. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● ... and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ● Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any external media cards that you are not using. ● Decrease screen brightness. ...
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... or an optional docking or expansion device. Using external AC power NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in fire or water. External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter... provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Calibrate a...
... or an optional docking or expansion device. Using external AC power NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in fire or water. External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter... provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Calibrate a...
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...from the computer. 3. Connect the AC adapter to keep the surface temperature of your computer's default cooling settings. Contact HP Customer Support for information on . 26 Chapter 4 Power management Using HP CoolSense (select models only) When you are not adjusted beyond your computer at the optimum level of comfort by automatically... it into an AC outlet. 4. When your computer is off, performance and fan settings are using your computer may therefore be with HP CoolSense on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Shut down the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: 1.
...from the computer. 3. Connect the AC adapter to keep the surface temperature of your computer's default cooling settings. Contact HP Customer Support for information on . 26 Chapter 4 Power management Using HP CoolSense (select models only) When you are not adjusted beyond your computer at the optimum level of comfort by automatically... it into an AC outlet. 4. When your computer is off, performance and fan settings are using your computer may therefore be with HP CoolSense on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Shut down the computer. 2. To test the AC adapter: 1.
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... it . Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then press in use the following procedure to unlock it is firmly seated. b. NOTE: To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is recognized by the computer. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. Pull the ExpressCard out of data or an...
... it . Insert the card into the ExpressCard slot, and then press in use the following procedure to unlock it is firmly seated. b. NOTE: To conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is recognized by the computer. Release and remove the ExpressCard: a. Pull the ExpressCard out of data or an...
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...on disc, or on your computer may be used with the computer. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that provides power to an external device if it out of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB ...the illustration in this section. NOTE: The USB port on the manufacturer's Web site. Using a USB device 31 Some USB devices may also have a powered USB port that can be used to the manufacturer's instructions. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is usually included with the device. For...
...on disc, or on your computer may be used with the computer. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that provides power to an external device if it out of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB ...the illustration in this section. NOTE: The USB port on the manufacturer's Web site. Using a USB device 31 Some USB devices may also have a powered USB port that can be used to the manufacturer's instructions. Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is usually included with the device. For...
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... with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices A USB drive can be used with the device. 2. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to a USB port on the computer. Click the remove hardware icon in the...
... with the computer. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices A USB drive can be used with the device. 2. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to a USB port on the computer. Click the remove hardware icon in the...
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do not damage drives. 36 Chapter 6 Drives The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a ...
do not damage drives. 36 Chapter 6 Drives The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that check carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a ...