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Audio ...13 Adjusting the volume ...14 Checking audio functions on the computer 14 Webcam (select models only) ...14 Video ...15 VGA ...15 DisplayPort ...15 HDMI ...16 Configuring audio for HDMI 17 Intel Wireless Display (select models ...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 ...
Audio ...13 Adjusting the volume ...14 Checking audio functions on the computer 14 Webcam (select models only) ...14 Video ...15 VGA ...15 DisplayPort ...15 HDMI ...16 Configuring audio for HDMI 17 Intel Wireless Display (select models ...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 ...
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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 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
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 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
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...about your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. This guide is included in the box with your computer, either ... This guide contains general information about your new computer 1 It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Finding more information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to the poster for computer users. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ...
...about your country or region, and follow the on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. This guide is included in the box with your computer, either ... This guide contains general information about your new computer 1 It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. Finding more information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to the poster for computer users. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ...
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... position the card to match the icon next to the computer. 4. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Replace the battery. 8. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Using GPS (select models only) Your computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS). 3.... Disconnect all external devices connected to the HP GPS and Location software Help. If a SIM is off or in on the ...
... position the card to match the icon next to the computer. 4. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Replace the battery. 8. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Using GPS (select models only) Your computer may be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS). 3.... Disconnect all external devices connected to the HP GPS and Location software Help. If a SIM is off or in on the ...
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... Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown 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 connecting an external hardware device that does not connect 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 NOTE: If you have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is called Shut Down instead...
... Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown 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 connecting an external hardware device that does not connect 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 NOTE: If you have a power button or a power switch. The term power button is called Shut Down instead...
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... exiting Hibernation. With the computer on external power. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is saved to...stopped working. Setting power options 19 NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When Hibernation is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while...
... exiting Hibernation. With the computer on external power. When Sleep is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is saved to...stopped working. Setting power options 19 NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When Hibernation is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while...
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...the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. The power meter allows you to the screen. Viewing the current power plan Use any of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to change the ... to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a ...
...the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. The power meter allows you to the screen. Viewing the current power plan Use any of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to change the ... to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of the following methods: ● Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a ...
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...Change plan settings. 3. Click Change Settings that are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. NOTE: If you need to create or change a user account password, go... Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you do not need to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Click Save changes. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 21 Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power ...
...Change plan settings. 3. Click Change Settings that are available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. NOTE: If you need to create or change a user account password, go... Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you do not need to optimize your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Click Save changes. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 21 Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power ...
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...; Information on AC power. 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. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to the computer, and other factors. However, a battery in Help and Support provides information on calibration, power management, and proper...
...; Information on AC power. 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. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to the computer, and other factors. However, a battery in Help and Support provides information on calibration, power management, and proper...
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... The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. or - ● The power meter icon in the ...computer is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following actions for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on page 20. Using battery power 23 Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the ...
... The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in Windows Control Panel. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. or - ● The power meter icon in the ...computer is the sole power source for the computer reaches a low or critical battery level, the following actions for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on page 20. Using battery power 23 Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the ...
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... 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 ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Turn on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power...
... 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 ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down the computer. Turn on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power...
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...: WARNING! External AC power is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it to the HP Web site for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. Connect the computer to the Quick Setup poster provided in fire or water...the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. Refer to save battery life. When you to storage. A message refers you ...
...: WARNING! External AC power is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it to the HP Web site for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. Connect the computer to the Quick Setup poster provided in fire or water...the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. NOTE: A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. Refer to save battery life. When you to storage. A message refers you ...
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... the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense gives you more control over your computer's thermal settings through the use of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet.... 4. Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to match your usage environment. To test the AC adapter: 1. Contact HP Customer Support for information on . ● The power lights are secure and the ...
... the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. ● If the power lights turn on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense gives you more control over your computer's thermal settings through the use of the following symptoms when it into an AC outlet.... 4. Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to match your usage environment. To test the AC adapter: 1. Contact HP Customer Support for information on . ● The power lights are secure and the ...
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... temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package...
... temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is off, in the Sleep state, or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package...
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... of your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using hard drives 37 HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running on battery power. You may take more efficiently. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive...
... of your computer. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Using hard drives 37 HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running on battery power. You may take more efficiently. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive...
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...-to initiate Hibernation. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is superimposed over the hard drive icon. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to -date status for the...
...-to initiate Hibernation. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is superimposed over the hard drive icon. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to -date status for the...
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... date, name, or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. 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 location on -screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you...
... date, name, or other identifier. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. 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 location on -screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you...
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... you need to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to start the computer. ● Run-in test-This test repeats the start System Diagnostics...
... you need to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to start the computer. ● Run-in test-This test repeats the start System Diagnostics...
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...If the computer will be restricted in 57 Such restrictions may be unused and disconnected 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 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. CAUTION:...
...If the computer will be restricted in 57 Such restrictions may be unused and disconnected 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 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. CAUTION:...
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... 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, 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 an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth...
... 46 airport security devices 36 antivirus software, 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 an update 55 updating 54 Bluetooth...