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... or on 28 Navigating ...29 Selecting ...29 Using Imagepad gestures 29 Scrolling 30 Pinching/Zooming 30 Rotating 31 Flicking 31 5 Maintenance ...32 Using a factory-sealed battery ...32 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing the hard drive ...36 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 6 Backup...
... or on 28 Navigating ...29 Selecting ...29 Using Imagepad gestures 29 Scrolling 30 Pinching/Zooming 30 Rotating 31 Flicking 31 5 Maintenance ...32 Using a factory-sealed battery ...32 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing the hard drive ...36 Adding or replacing memory modules 38 6 Backup...
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... know your wired or wireless network. See Getting to know your computer, plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to begin charging the battery, and then follow the on-screen instructions. With external power connected, press the power button to external power. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive...
... know your wired or wireless network. See Getting to know your computer, plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to begin charging the battery, and then follow the on-screen instructions. With external power connected, press the power button to external power. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive...
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... audio devices, go to your home sound system, use HP Wireless Audio. NOTE: For more information about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you can add, remove, name, and group wireless-enabled devices in your home audio system. NOTE: Before you start HP Wireless Audio Manager, be compatible with other audio devices. Right...
... audio devices, go to your home sound system, use HP Wireless Audio. NOTE: For more information about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you can add, remove, name, and group wireless-enabled devices in your home audio system. NOTE: Before you start HP Wireless Audio Manager, be compatible with other audio devices. Right...
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... Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. -or- Instructions for the computer ◦ Updating the software Help and Support ● Operating... Started ● Computer features To access this guide: ● Instructions for the following : Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. -or- or region-specific support, go to help you perform various tasks. Finding information 9 Resources For information about ...
... Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. -or- Instructions for the computer ◦ Updating the software Help and Support ● Operating... Started ● Computer features To access this guide: ● Instructions for the following : Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. -or- or region-specific support, go to help you perform various tasks. Finding information 9 Resources For information about ...
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Component (10) AC adapter light (11) Power connector Description ● White: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is charging. ● Blinking amber: The computer is connected to external power and there is a battery error or the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. ● Off: The computer is running on battery power. Right side 17 Connects an AC adapter.
Component (10) AC adapter light (11) Power connector Description ● White: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is fully charged. ● Amber: The computer is connected to external power, and the battery is charging. ● Blinking amber: The computer is connected to external power and there is a battery error or the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. ● Off: The computer is running on battery power. Right side 17 Connects an AC adapter.
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... next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off the computer display and extends the screen image across the computer display and all connected external displays. ● Projector only-Turns off...
... next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD. NOTE: This key does not establish a wireless connection. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off the computer display and extends the screen image across the computer display and all connected external displays. ● Projector only-Turns off...
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...: Do not attempt to replace your computer battery, which is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 5 Maintenance The following sections are included in this guide, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. A broken battery seal voids your battery in good condition, see "Using Battery Power" in Help and Support. Your computer...
...: Do not attempt to replace your computer battery, which is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in the HP Notebook Reference Guide. 5 Maintenance The following sections are included in this guide, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. A broken battery seal voids your battery in good condition, see "Using Battery Power" in Help and Support. Your computer...
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... 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 18 audio-out (headpone) jack 18 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 47 personal files 47 battery, replacing 32 bays, hard drive 20, 51 Beats Audio 3, 13 Beats Audio button 3 Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Beats Audio hot key 4 Bluetooth label...caps lock light, identifying 12 Certificate of Authenticity label 51 components bottom 20 display 19 front 15 left-side 18 right-side 16 top 11 connector, power 17 CoolSense 7 D DC plug of external HP power supply 53 dial, volume 16 Digital Media Slot, identifying 16 display image, switching 26 ...
... 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 18 audio-out (headpone) jack 18 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 47 personal files 47 battery, replacing 32 bays, hard drive 20, 51 Beats Audio 3, 13 Beats Audio button 3 Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Beats Audio hot key 4 Bluetooth label...caps lock light, identifying 12 Certificate of Authenticity label 51 components bottom 20 display 19 front 15 left-side 18 right-side 16 top 11 connector, power 17 CoolSense 7 D DC plug of external HP power supply 53 dial, volume 16 Digital Media Slot, identifying 16 display image, switching 26 ...
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...12 Video ...13 VGA ...13 DisplayPort ...13 HDMI ...14 Configuring audio for HDMI 15 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 15 Using CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only 15 4 Power management ...16 Shutting down the computer ...16 Setting power options ...17 ...HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check ...20 Displaying the remaining battery charge 20 Maximizing battery discharge time 20 Managing low battery levels 21 Identifying low battery levels 21 Resolving a low battery level 21 Resolving a low battery...
...12 Video ...13 VGA ...13 DisplayPort ...13 HDMI ...14 Configuring audio for HDMI 15 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 15 Using CyberLink PowerDVD (select models only 15 4 Power management ...16 Shutting down the computer ...16 Setting power options ...17 ...HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check ...20 Displaying the remaining battery charge 20 Maximizing battery discharge time 20 Managing low battery levels 21 Identifying low battery levels 21 Resolving a low battery level 21 Resolving a low battery...
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To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains ... Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your new computer 1 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www...
To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. For country- or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains ... Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your new computer 1 1 Introduction This guide contains general information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www...
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... the screen where 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 the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, ...● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ●...
... the screen where 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 the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, ...● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard. ●...
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... area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. 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 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...
... area, at the far right of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. 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 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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...Save changes. If you do not need to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow the onscreen instructions. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 Customizing power plans To customize a power plan: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security...select a power plan to create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. The following power plans are currently unavailable. 4. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click ...
...Save changes. If you do not need to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow the onscreen instructions. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 Customizing power plans To customize a power plan: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security...select a power plan to create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. The following power plans are currently unavailable. 4. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click ...
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... runs on AC power. NOTE: When you use while on battery power. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the computer. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and...to the computer. For information on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to save battery life. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to maximize battery life ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to work ...
... runs on AC power. NOTE: When you use while on battery power. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the computer. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and...to the computer. For information on the computer, display brightness, external devices connected to save battery life. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to maximize battery life ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to work ...
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... can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the factory. NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, refer to Using the power meter on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and...purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● ...
... can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the factory. NOTE: For additional information about the battery light, refer to Using the power meter on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and...purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your work and shut down and loses any unsaved information. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is the sole power source for maximizing battery discharge time: ● ...
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... into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any of your battery, or if the battery is supplied through Power Options in Help and Support. Exit Hibernation by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Using a factory-sealed battery IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to a CD, a DVD, or a BD (select models only) ●...
... into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any of your battery, or if the battery is supplied through Power Options in Help and Support. Exit Hibernation by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. Using a factory-sealed battery IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to a CD, a DVD, or a BD (select models only) ●...
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...level of comfort by automatically adjusting performance and internal fan settings. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not functioning and should ...be with HP CoolSense on , the power meter icon in a stationary position and makes further adjustments to performance ...
...level of comfort by automatically adjusting performance and internal fan settings. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is not functioning and should ...be with HP CoolSense on , the power meter icon in a stationary position and makes further adjustments to performance ...
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... the keyboard or move a computer that is writing to a disc. 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...
... the keyboard or move a computer that is writing to a disc. 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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... performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account... for your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data... > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives
... performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run Disk Defragmenter: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account... for your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data... > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives
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... in the secondary hard drive bay are parked, a yellow moon is unnecessary. 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 the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click...
... in the secondary hard drive bay are parked, a yellow moon is unnecessary. 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 the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Help. NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click...