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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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... 21. 2. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. For instructions, see Networking on page 43. 3. Discover the software that is important to begin charging the battery, and then follow the on the computer by selecting Start > All Programs. 1 Set up and register the computer, it is already loaded on -screen instructions...
... 21. 2. Create recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. For instructions, see Networking on page 43. 3. Discover the software that is important to begin charging the battery, and then follow the on the computer by selecting Start > All Programs. 1 Set up and register the computer, it is already loaded on -screen instructions...
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NOTE: If you are not using it. NOTE: For more information about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you are concerned about HP Wireless Audio, see the software Help. Your wireless audio devices must also be sure that streams audio from your computer to a compatible set up...click the icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Launch Manager. What's new 5 To access HP Wireless Audio Manager, do one of wireless-enabled speakers or other wireless technologies. To purchase compatible wireless audio devices, go to your home that the...
NOTE: If you are not using it. NOTE: For more information about battery life, disable HP Wireless Audio when you are concerned about HP Wireless Audio, see the software Help. Your wireless audio devices must also be sure that streams audio from your computer to a compatible set up...click the icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Launch Manager. What's new 5 To access HP Wireless Audio Manager, do one of wireless-enabled speakers or other wireless technologies. To purchase compatible wireless audio devices, go to your home that the...
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... updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Select Start > Help and Support > User guides. ◦ Maximizing battery life ◦ Using the multimedia features of the computer ◦ Protecting the computer ◦ Caring for the following : Select Start > All Programs...drive and memory modules ◦ Performing a backup and a recovery ◦ Contacting customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > All Programs...
... updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Select Start > Help and Support > User guides. ◦ Maximizing battery life ◦ Using the multimedia features of the computer ◦ Protecting the computer ◦ Caring for the following : Select Start > All Programs...drive and memory modules ◦ Performing a backup and a recovery ◦ Contacting customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > All Programs...
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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. 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
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.... ● Extend-Extends the screen image across the computer display and all connected external displays. ● Projector only-Turns off this feature. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off the computer display and extends the screen image across all connected external displays. f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD...
.... ● Extend-Extends the screen image across the computer display and all connected external displays. ● Projector only-Turns off this feature. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off the computer display and extends the screen image across all connected external displays. f7 Plays, pauses, or resumes an audio CD, a DVD...
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... or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules Using a factory-sealed battery IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to replace your computer battery, which is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in this guide, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. 5 Maintenance The following sections are included in Help and Support. To monitor...
... or upgrading the hard drive ● Adding or replacing memory modules Using a factory-sealed battery IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to replace your computer battery, which is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in this guide, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. 5 Maintenance The following sections are included in Help and Support. To monitor...
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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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... 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. For country- It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. ... computer and turning it on . or region-specific support, go to the poster for computer users. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains...
... 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. For country- It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. ... computer and turning it on . or region-specific support, go to the poster for computer users. NOTE: Refer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer, including product-specific features, backup and recovery, maintenance, and specifications. ● Help and Support-Contains...
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...and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are ...and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work returns to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback ...
...and exiting Hibernation The system is saved to initiate Hibernation after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states that are ...and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work returns to initiate Sleep after a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on external power. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback ...
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...over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Power plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the following methods: ...of the taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. Using the power meter The power meter is running on battery or external power. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click...
...over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, or to the screen. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. Power plans can help you conserve power or maximize performance. Viewing the current power plan Use any of the following methods: ...of the taskbar. ● Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options. Using the power meter The power meter is running on battery or external power. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on and your work returns to the Shut down button, and then click...
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...exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow the onscreen instructions. The following power plans are currently unavailable. 4. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power... available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. Click the power meter icon ...to create or change your changes. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you need to optimize your computer's power consumption...
...exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow the onscreen instructions. The following power plans are currently unavailable. 4. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) 19 Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power... available: ● Power saver ● HP Recommended ● High performance To start Power Manager when Windows is running: ▲ Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Power Manager. Click the power meter icon ...to create or change your changes. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you need to optimize your computer's power consumption...
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...Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to save battery life. 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, ...to the Getting Started guide. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power....
...Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to save battery life. 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, ...to the Getting Started guide. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Using battery power When a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external AC power, the computer runs on AC power....
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...; Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source 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 18. Managing low...
...; Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source 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 18. Managing low...
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Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use settings through an approved AC adapter or an optional... docking or expansion device. Connect the computer to replace your battery in Windows Control Panel. ●...
Conserving battery power ● Select low power-use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use settings through an approved AC adapter or an optional... docking or expansion device. Connect the computer to replace your battery in Windows Control Panel. ●...
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... the move or when lounging around the house, HP CoolSense helps deliver the optimum level of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is connected to save battery life. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) When you are off... connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , the power meter icon in a stationary position and makes...
... the move or when lounging around the house, HP CoolSense helps deliver the optimum level of the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is connected to save battery life. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) When you are off... connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The battery begins to charge. ● If the computer is turned on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , the power meter icon in a stationary position and makes...
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...fields. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . ● Before...carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do...
...fields. If you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of power, be mailed, place the drive in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it . ● Before...carry-on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● Do not type on the keyboard or move a computer that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do...
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... halting data requests under either of your hard drive at any time. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Connect the computer to improve the security of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ●...All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Refer to run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives You may take more information. You may be prompted for your computer manually at least once a month. Using ...
... halting data requests under either of your hard drive at any time. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. Connect the computer to improve the security of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ●...All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. Refer to run Disk Defragmenter on battery power. 34 Chapter 6 Drives You may take more information. You may be prompted for your computer manually at least once a month. Using ...
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... Hard Drive Protection. Click OK. Hard drives connected 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 -date status for the drive. Using hard drives 35 Before you either shut...
... Hard Drive Protection. Click OK. Hard drives connected 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 -date status for the drive. Using hard drives 35 Before you either shut...