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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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...new computer The following user guides and reference material are provided with the computer. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup ... wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started...
...new computer The following user guides and reference material are provided with the computer. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer and turning it on -screen instructions. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup ... wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started...
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Remove the battery. 6. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. ... icon next to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery. 6. Using GPS (select models only) 7 Disconnect all external devices connected to the ...
Remove the battery. 6. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Removing a SIM NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the HP GPS and Location software Help. GPS satellites deliver location, speed, and direction information to GPS-equipped systems. ... icon next to the connector, use minimal force when inserting a SIM. 7. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is firmly seated. Shut down the computer through the operating system. 2. Remove the battery. 6. Using GPS (select models only) 7 Disconnect all external devices connected to the ...
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... Select Start > Shut down . Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation... the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer 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 lost when the computer ...
... Select Start > Shut down . Shut down the computer under any of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following emergency procedures in Hibernation... the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer 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 lost when the computer ...
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... , you must enter your Windows password before your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. NOTE: If you stopped working. Setting power options 19 NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of ..., the computer initiates Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to a hibernation file on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set a password to be required on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the...
... , you must enter your Windows password before your work is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Hibernation. NOTE: If you stopped working. Setting power options 19 NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of ..., the computer initiates Hibernation. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to a hibernation file on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set a password to be required on the keyboard. ● Tap or swipe the...
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...taskbar. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the Shut... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. NOTE: If you have set a password to ...
...taskbar. To exit Hibernation: ▲ Briefly press the power button. Different power meter icons indicate whether the computer is a collection of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the Shut... Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. The power meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. NOTE: If you have set a password to ...
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...(recommended). Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Change the settings as needed. 4. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you to select a power plan to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or ...user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. or - Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 21 To change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Click Save changes. In the left pane, click Require a password...
...(recommended). Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Change the settings as needed. 4. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you to select a power plan to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or ...user account password, and then follow these steps: 1. or - Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 21 To change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Click Save changes. In the left pane, click Require a password...
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... Asked Questions. 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 Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper...
... Asked Questions. 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 Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper...
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...shuts down and loses any unsaved information. The computer takes the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Tips for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state,... the power meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, refer to Using the power meter on battery power. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Maximum discharge time ...
...shuts down and loses any unsaved information. The computer takes the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. Tips for a critical battery level: ● If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state,... the power meter, refer to the Getting Started guide. - NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, refer to Using the power meter on battery power. Some low-battery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Maximum discharge time ...
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... on the computer. 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. 3. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power.... or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from external power for extended periods of a stored battery, place it separately. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections...
... on the computer. 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. 3. Replace the discharged battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC adapter to the computer and to external power.... or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from external power for extended periods of a stored battery, place it separately. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections...
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... and Environmental Notices for more . Disposing of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; Refer to the HP Web site for proper battery disposal. A message refers you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to...stored for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. WARNING! If the capacity is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. do not dispose of the following events occur: ● The battery begins to storage. Using external AC power 25 To reduce...
... and Environmental Notices for more . Disposing of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; Refer to the HP Web site for proper battery disposal. A message refers you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to...stored for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. WARNING! If the capacity is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. do not dispose of the following events occur: ● The battery begins to storage. Using external AC power 25 To reduce...
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...To change the cooling preferences, follow these steps: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP CoolSense. 26 Chapter 4 Power management To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to make the computer feel cooler to the touch. ● Off...-With CoolSense turned off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense gives you more control...
...To change the cooling preferences, follow these steps: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP CoolSense. 26 Chapter 4 Power management To test the AC adapter: 1. Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to make the computer feel cooler to the touch. ● Off...-With CoolSense turned off , the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense gives you more control...
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6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be sure 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. Additional ... similar security devices that is writing to a disc. do not damage drives. 36 Chapter 6 Drives The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move a computer that check carry-on the...
6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components that must be sure 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. Additional ... similar security devices that is writing to a disc. do not damage drives. 36 Chapter 6 Drives The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not drop a drive or place items on the keyboard or move a computer that check carry-on the...
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...run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may take more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at another time when you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Connect the...HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is not necessary to run on solid-state drives. Depending on battery...
...run Disk Cleanup: 1. You may take more efficiently. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at another time when you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. Connect the...HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move the computer with the display closed while the computer is not necessary to run on solid-state drives. Depending on battery...
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...not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is superimposed over the hard drive icon. On the Icon in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered ... need to enable the notification area 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 USB ports are protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. The icon in the ...
...not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection is superimposed over the hard drive icon. On the Icon in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered ... need to enable the notification area 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 USB ports are protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. The icon in the ...
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... network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while...
... network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. NOTE: After a message on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while...
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... physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in every sector of the screen, press esc. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to stop a diagnostics test while it is displayed in the System Diagnostics window. If the test detects a damaged ...sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. When...
... physical condition of the hard drive, and then checks all data in every sector of the screen, press esc. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to stop a diagnostics test while it is displayed in the System Diagnostics window. If the test detects a damaged ...sector, it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the memory modules. When...
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...be restricted in advance. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in 57 A Traveling with the computer For best results, follow these devices may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near ...; In-flight computer 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 hand luggage; Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead...
...be restricted in advance. ● If the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in 57 A Traveling with the computer For best results, follow these devices may apply onboard aircraft, in hospitals, near ...; In-flight computer 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 hand luggage; Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead...
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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...