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... when no power source is available 45 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 45 Storing a user-replaceable battery 45 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 45 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 46 Running on external AC power ...46 Troubleshooting power problems 46 HP CoolSense (select models only 47 Refreshing your software content with...
... when no power source is available 45 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 45 Storing a user-replaceable battery 45 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 45 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 46 Running on external AC power ...46 Troubleshooting power problems 46 HP CoolSense (select models only 47 Refreshing your software content with...
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...and locate this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. Worldwide support To get support in the box. Windows 8 ...Basics guide ● Overview of injury. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer...
...and locate this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. ● Important regulatory notices, including proper battery disposal information. Worldwide support To get support in the box. Windows 8 ...Basics guide ● Overview of injury. To access Help and Support, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer...
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... power performance. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. White: The network is using DC power. Connects an AC adapter. 4...audio cable. Amber: Activity is occurring on the network. ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is connected. NOTE: When a device is connected to know your computer...
... power performance. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. White: The network is using DC power. Connects an AC adapter. 4...audio cable. Amber: Activity is occurring on the network. ● White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charged. ● Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. ● Off: The computer is connected. NOTE: When a device is connected to know your computer...
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.... From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Holds the battery. Provides superior bass sound. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. It is normal for... module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Service door Battery bay Vents (3) Battery cover release latch HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Speakers (2) Description Provides access to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
.... From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Holds the battery. Provides superior bass sound. Enable airflow to restore computer functionality, and then contact support through Help and Support. It is normal for... module only with a wireless module authorized for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine operation. Bottom Component (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Service door Battery bay Vents (3) Battery cover release latch HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer Speakers (2) Description Provides access to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
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...Model description (select models only) Have this information available when you may need this section. The service label is located in the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries... with the computer. Labels The labels affixed to know your computer. You may look slightly different from the illustration in the battery bay. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer provide information you contact support. The labels are located in this information when traveling...
...Model description (select models only) Have this information available when you may need this section. The service label is located in the battery bay. ● Wireless certification label or labels-Provide information about optional wireless devices and the approval markings of some of the countries... with the computer. Labels The labels affixed to know your computer. You may look slightly different from the illustration in the battery bay. 14 Chapter 2 Getting to the computer provide information you contact support. The labels are located in this information when traveling...
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... action key. f5 On select models, turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off this key alternates the screen image from the computer. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on each of the screen. Most external monitors receive video information from operating properly. f7 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long...
... action key. f5 On select models, turns the radiance backlight keyboard feature off this key alternates the screen image from the computer. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off or on each of the screen. Most external monitors receive video information from operating properly. f7 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long...
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...Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. For more information, see Initiating and exiting Sleep on page 42. For more information, see Enabling and exiting... Start Technology (select models only) For select models, the Intel Rapid Start Technology (RST) feature is only running on battery power or on either battery power or external power. NOTE: Rapid Start Technology can operate on external power. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation 41 In the...
...Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is automatically initiated if the battery reaches a critical level. For more information, see Initiating and exiting Sleep on page 42. For more information, see Enabling and exiting... Start Technology (select models only) For select models, the Intel Rapid Start Technology (RST) feature is only running on battery power or on either battery power or external power. NOTE: Rapid Start Technology can operate on external power. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation 41 In the...
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... meter icon. ● To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is running on battery power. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running...
... meter icon. ● To use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from external power. Running on battery power When a charged battery is in the computer slowly discharges when the computer is running on battery power. Computer battery life varies, depending on power management settings, programs running...
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... display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. HP Support Assistant provides the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power Slide the battery release latch (1) to its original position. 3. Identifying...
... display. ● Select the Power saver setting in HP Support Assistant. NOTE: The battery release latch automatically returns to release the battery. HP Support Assistant provides the following behavior occurs: ● The battery light (select models only) indicates a low or critical battery level. 44 Chapter 6 Managing power Slide the battery release latch (1) to its original position. 3. Identifying...
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...access this guide, from HP. Running on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is on page 43. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC ...in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for proper battery disposal. do not dispose of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the...
...access this guide, from HP. Running on the Windows desktop shows a low or critical battery notification. Resolving a low battery level Resolving a low battery level when external power is on page 43. Replace the discharged user-replaceable battery with a charged battery, or connect the AC ...in the Sleep state, and then shuts down the computer. A stored battery should be unused and unplugged from external power for proper battery disposal. do not dispose of a user-replaceable battery WARNING! NOTE: For additional information about the power meter, see Using the...
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... external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to the HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery. Troubleshooting power problems Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the... computer to external AC power under any of the following symptoms when it is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. When you to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on computers with the computer, a replacement AC adapter...
... external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness automatically decreases to the HP website for more information about ordering a replacement battery. Troubleshooting power problems Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the... computer to external AC power under any of the following symptoms when it is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP. When you to save battery life. ● The power meter icon on computers with the computer, a replacement AC adapter...
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Remove the battery from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect...you exit Sleep. To test the AC adapter: 1. Shut down command closes all open applications. HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not functioning and should be with Intel Smart Connect Technology (...only) When the computer is in a stationary position and adjusts performance and fan settings to exit Sleep. When HP CoolSense is lost when the computer shuts down the computer. Smart Connect then updates the content for information on...
Remove the battery from the Start screen, type smart, and then select Intel® Smart Connect...you exit Sleep. To test the AC adapter: 1. Shut down command closes all open applications. HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense automatically detects when the computer is not functioning and should be with Intel Smart Connect Technology (...only) When the computer is in a stationary position and adjusts performance and fan settings to exit Sleep. When HP CoolSense is lost when the computer shuts down the computer. Smart Connect then updates the content for information on...
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Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Swipe from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 48 Chapter 6 Managing power Shut down the computer under any of the screen. When the charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power ... or touch screen (select models only) 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 unable to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following emergency procedures in...
Save your work and close all open programs. 2. Swipe from external power. ● On models with a user-replaceable battery, remove the battery. 48 Chapter 6 Managing power Shut down the computer under any of the screen. When the charms list opens, click Settings, click the Power ... or touch screen (select models only) 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 unable to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the following emergency procedures in...
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Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you are fragile computer components that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. If you can ... carry-on page 52 for traveling with care. See Handling drives on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is sufficiently charged before writing to liquids, or temperature or...
Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you are fragile computer components that the battery is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. If you can ... carry-on page 52 for traveling with care. See Handling drives on baggage use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that is sufficiently charged before writing to liquids, or temperature or...
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... performance 53 Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn...an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. Save your work and shut down the computer. Remove the hard drive: 1. Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the ...
... performance 53 Turn the computer upside down through the operating system. 1. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 4. If you are unsure whether the computer is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation, turn...an unresponsive system: Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on a flat surface. 5. Save your work and shut down the computer. Remove the hard drive: 1. Loosen the service door screw (1), lift the ...
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... schedule, but you can safely delete to run on the hard drive so that the system can defragment your computer over time, the files on battery power. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk ...your drive is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of this, the hard drive works harder to normal operation. To run more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. A short time after the end of one of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to free up disk space...
... schedule, but you can safely delete to run on the hard drive so that the system can defragment your computer over time, the files on battery power. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk in the search box. From the Start screen, type d, and then type disk ...your drive is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of this, the hard drive works harder to normal operation. To run more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. A short time after the end of one of fragmented files, Disk Defragmenter may set Disk Defragmenter to free up disk space...
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...the bottom of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Remove the service door from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in one of memory you work easily, like your computer When ... to expand the amount of the memory module slots. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. A great solution to improve performance is the filing cabinet where you store your productivity slows down. The memory module...
...the bottom of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Remove the service door from the computer (see Removing a user-replaceable battery on by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in one of memory you work easily, like your computer When ... to expand the amount of the memory module slots. Turn the computer upside down the computer through the operating system. 1. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. A great solution to improve performance is the filing cabinet where you store your productivity slows down. The memory module...
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...Cleaning your computer to download the latest versions of the computer. 58 Chapter 8 Maintaining your programs and drivers on the computer. 9. Replace the battery. 11. Without the latest driver, you don't clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can build up , and then reconnect external power... and external devices. 12. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to run the latest technology available. CAUTION: Avoid using the following cleaning products to clean your computer: Strong solvents, such as...
...Cleaning your computer to download the latest versions of the computer. 58 Chapter 8 Maintaining your programs and drivers on the computer. 9. Replace the battery. 11. Without the latest driver, you don't clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can build up , and then reconnect external power... and external devices. 12. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to run the latest technology available. CAUTION: Avoid using the following cleaning products to clean your computer: Strong solvents, such as...
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... and then select File Explorer. 2. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for example, filename.exe). At the download area, follow these steps:...downloaded. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Downloading a BIOS ...
... and then select File Explorer. 2. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for example, filename.exe). At the download area, follow these steps:...downloaded. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Downloading a BIOS ...
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... storing 45 battery cover release latch 13 battery cover, identifying 13 battery information, finding 44 battery power 43 battery temperature 45 Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager...
... storing 45 battery cover release latch 13 battery cover, identifying 13 battery information, finding 44 battery power 43 battery temperature 45 Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager...