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...after the download is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - NOTE: If you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. Follow any instructions that are ... Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier...
...after the download is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. Follow the instructions on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - NOTE: If you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. Follow any instructions that are ... Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier...
Software Updates - Windows XP
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...any instructions that are ready to your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - The BIOS installation begins. 5. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ...network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: If you are displayed on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your selection to an optional power ...
...any instructions that are ready to your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. The hard drive designation is running on battery power, docked in Help and Support. - The BIOS installation begins. 5. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ...network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: If you are displayed on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on your selection to an optional power ...
Power Management - Windows XP
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... schemes 7 Setting password protection upon exiting Standby 8 4 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 10 Displaying the remaining battery charge 11 Inserting or removing the battery ...12 Charging a battery ...13 Managing low battery levels ...14 Identifying low battery levels 14 Resolving a low battery level 15 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 15 Resolving...
... schemes 7 Setting password protection upon exiting Standby 8 4 Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support 10 Displaying the remaining battery charge 11 Inserting or removing the battery ...12 Charging a battery ...13 Managing low battery levels ...14 Identifying low battery levels 14 Resolving a low battery level 15 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available 15 Resolving...
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... only when the computer is open . If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. (2) Power lights... light locations ENWW Component Description If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light stays off or...
... only when the computer is open . If the computer is not plugged into an external power source, the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer. (2) Power lights... light locations ENWW Component Description If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are fully charged. When the battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery begins blinking rapidly. ● Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source the light stays off or...
Power Management - Windows XP
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... Off. 2 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be called Shut Down instead of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a USB port or a 1394 port ● When the computer will be unused and...
... Off. 2 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be called Shut Down instead of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to a USB port or a 1394 port ● When the computer will be unused and...
Power Management - Windows XP
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... from the list. Click the down arrow. Click OK. 4 Chapter 3 Setting power options for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Standby for Windows XP operating systems ENWW Select Stand by is set at the factory: Standby and Hibernation. If the... at the factory to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. When you can be turned off . NOTE: When HP 3D DriveGuard has parked a drive, the computer will not initiate Standby or Hibernation...
... from the list. Click the down arrow. Click OK. 4 Chapter 3 Setting power options for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Standby for Windows XP operating systems ENWW Select Stand by is set at the factory: Standby and Hibernation. If the... at the factory to initiate Standby after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity when running on external power. When you can be turned off . NOTE: When HP 3D DriveGuard has parked a drive, the computer will not initiate Standby or Hibernation...
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... Off Computer. 2. The power lights turn on and your work returns to initiate Hibernation after 30 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Standby, you must enter your Windows password before...
... Off Computer. 2. The power lights turn on and your work returns to initiate Hibernation after 30 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Standby, you must enter your Windows password before...
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... these steps: 1. Click the Advanced tab. 3. To show icon on the taskbar check box. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Select Start > Control Panel > ...Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. The Power Meter allows you have placed in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge, double-click the Power Meter icon. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Clear the Always show the Power Meter icon in the notification area,...
... these steps: 1. Click the Advanced tab. 3. To show icon on the taskbar check box. 4. Click Apply, and then click OK. Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is located in the notification area, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Select Start > Control Panel > ...Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. The Power Meter allows you have placed in the notification area, at the far right of remaining battery charge, double-click the Power Meter icon. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Clear the Always show the Power Meter icon in the notification area,...
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...Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● Always On ● Minimal Power Management ● Max Battery You can help you conserve power and maximize computer performance. Viewing the current scheme ▲ Click the Power Meter icon in and Running ...on batteries settings as needed. 4. or - a. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >...
...Portable/Laptop (recommended) ● Home/Office Desk ● Presentation ● Always On ● Minimal Power Management ● Max Battery You can help you conserve power and maximize computer performance. Viewing the current scheme ▲ Click the Power Meter icon in and Running ...on batteries settings as needed. 4. or - a. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance >...
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To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. ENWW 9 4 Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is...
To increase display brightness, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is not plugged into external power, the computer runs on battery power. ENWW 9 4 Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is...
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Finding battery information in Help and Support To locate battery information for your computer, select Start > Help and Support > Learn More About Your PC. 10 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW
Finding battery information in Help and Support To locate battery information for your computer, select Start > Help and Support > Learn More About Your PC. 10 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW
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... a DVD is charging, a lightning bolt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the far right of the taskbar. - Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of charge remaining... in the notification area, at the current level. or - Displaying the remaining battery charge To display the remaining battery charge, follow these steps: ▲ Double-click the Power Meter icon in the battery. ● The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the Power Meter...
... a DVD is charging, a lightning bolt icon may be superimposed over the battery icon on the battery if the battery continues to provide power at the far right of the taskbar. - Most charge indicators report battery status as both a percentage and as the number of minutes of charge remaining... in the notification area, at the current level. or - Displaying the remaining battery charge To display the remaining battery charge, follow these steps: ▲ Double-click the Power Meter icon in the battery. ● The time indicates the approximate running time remaining on the Power Meter...
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... or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. To remove the battery: 1. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated. To insert the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 12 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW Turn the computer upside down on a flat...
... or shut down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 2. To remove the battery: 1. Inserting or removing the battery CAUTION: Removing a battery that is seated. To insert the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the computer (2). 12 Chapter 4 Using battery power ENWW Turn the computer upside down on a flat...
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... off . The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is off or in use , or not installed. ENWW Charging a battery 13 NOTE: If.... ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal use before the battery is charging, the battery meter in use , but...
... off . The battery light displays charge status: ● On: The battery is charging. ● Blinking: The battery has reached a low battery level or critical battery level and is not charging. ● Off: The battery is off or in use , or not installed. ENWW Charging a battery 13 NOTE: If.... ● Charge the battery until the battery light turns off . Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through normal use before the battery is charging, the battery meter in use , but...
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...section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the factory. If a low battery level is on or in Standby, the computer remains briefly in Standby, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 14 Chapter ...4 Using battery power ENWW Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Standby, the computer ...
...section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the factory. If a low battery level is on or in Standby, the computer remains briefly in Standby, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved information. 14 Chapter ...4 Using battery power ENWW Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in Standby, the computer ...
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...following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Save your work and shut down the computer. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power... button. ENWW Managing low battery levels 15 Turn on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks ...
...following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional expansion product or docking device ● Optional power adapter Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ▲ Initiate Hibernation. - Save your work and shut down the computer. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power... button. ENWW Managing low battery levels 15 Turn on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available 1. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks ...
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...then click Adjust Power Properties. - Right-click the Power Meter icon in use, but it should not need to calibrate a new battery. Set the 4 options to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug ...calibrated more than once a month. To fully charge the battery: 1. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is...
...then click Adjust Power Properties. - Right-click the Power Meter icon in use, but it should not need to calibrate a new battery. Set the 4 options to an AC adapter, optional power adapter, optional expansion product, or optional docking device, and then plug ...calibrated more than once a month. To fully charge the battery: 1. Calibrating a battery Calibrate a battery under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in battery run time Even if a battery is heavily used, it charges faster when the computer is...
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...the computer shuts down. Run the computer on while the battery is discharged. ENWW Calibrating a battery 17 Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge process: ● The monitor will not occur. The battery can discharge whether or not you are using it. ●.... ● Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information before beginning the...
...the computer shuts down. Run the computer on while the battery is discharged. ENWW Calibrating a battery 17 Unplug the computer from the system during the discharge process: ● The monitor will not occur. The battery can discharge whether or not you are using it. ●.... ● Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically when the computer is discharged, the battery light turns off the computer. 2. The battery light begins to blink when the battery has discharged to leave the computer unattended during the discharge, save your information before beginning the...
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... CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in column and the Running on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off , turn it on batteries column. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. If the... computer is off . Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off . Reenter the settings that you recorded for the ...
... CAUTION: Failure to reenable Hibernation after calibration may result in column and the Running on when the battery is fully charged and the battery light has turned off , turn it on batteries column. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. If the... computer is off . Step 4: Fully recharge the battery To recharge the battery: 1. You can use the computer while the battery is recharging, but the battery will charge faster if the computer is off . Reenter the settings that you recorded for the ...
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Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and ...+f10 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. ENWW Conserving battery power 19
Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and ...+f10 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Standby or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. ENWW Conserving battery power 19